Administrator/Receptionist

Phoenix Futures is looking to recruit an organised and efficient Administrator for our Derbyshire Recovery Partnership service to work Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, 37.5 hours per week, based in our Swadlincote office.

The Role

This fantastic opportunity will involve providing administrative support to the Swadlincote team and you will also be part of the service\'s admin team of five, where each of you has a leading role on a specific area of interest, which may include data, finance, safeguarding, criminal justice, health and safety, ordering of supplies. Day to day this role involves covering our Swadlincote reception, acting as a single point of contact for enquiries from other professionals and agencies and supporting with the internal smooth running of the key working team. This specific administrator role has unique responsibilities to lead on some health and safety related tasks for across the county from your Swadlincote Base.

Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate great organisational skills, with clear and effective communication both verbally and written. You will have good customer service skills, be a good team player and have a professional approach to all areas of your work. You will have a keen eye for data detail and be able to multi-task and manage your workload effectively and with a positive and proactive approach.

This role will be based at our Swadlincote office (at Rinkway industrial estate) which has a staff car park on site and good bus links.

About you

We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe it is important to include people with lived experience to ensure the needs of the people we support are represented. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is free to be themselves and we ensure equity of opportunity.

So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as an Administrator for our Swadlincote team, please get in touch and apply today.

Your Rewards

  • Opportunity to access potential yearly salary increments subject to appraisal
  • 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days) (pro rata)
  • Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance
  • Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities
  • Continuous training and career development via PXL our dedicated learning management system
  • Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access
  • A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better.
  • We’ll ensure you get all the training and support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst our incredible and collaborative team.

About Phoenix Futures

Phoenix Futures Group is a charity with over 50 years’ experience and a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment. Our values are what define us and ensure we work to the highest standards. We believe in being the best, we are passionate about recovery, we value our history and use it to inform our future. We work with local authorities, other charities and service providers across the country to deliver innovative programmes and projects that change lives for the better, setting people on the path to health and emotional wellbeing. We provide a diverse range of services, our expertise in psychosocial treatment and support is the common thread that runs through everything we do. People need psychological interventions, social support, meaningful use of time, sense of purpose and a place of safety to sustain their recovery. At our core, we support people, families and communities to recover from drug and alcohol dependency.

*Job description is attached.Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you detail how you meet the person specification as this will help us assess how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.

For more information about the Derbyshire Recovery Partnership, visit www.derbyshirerecoverypartnership.co.uk

If you\'re unsure if this role is for you and you\'d prefer to consider Trainee or Volunteering opportunities first, please look at the opportunities we have currently available on our Phoenix Futures website.

If you have drug/alcohol lived experience and would like to gain some skills qualifications and experience in the field of drug and alcohol work before applying for a role like this, please email us at ASCH.GRIDinfo@derbyshire.gov.ukso.

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