Office Assistant - Whitstable, United Kingdom - Red Zebra Community Solutions

Description

Red Zebra Office Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION
Office Assistant
This job description is provided to assist the jobholder to know what his/her main duties are.

It may be amended from time to time without change to the level of responsibility appropriate to the grade of the post.

Responsible to:
Community Development Manager (Sharon Brittain)


Location:
Clover House, Whitstable


Job Purpose:
To assist with day to day charity delivery and administrative obligations


Hours:

Part Time: 12 hours per week; Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am-1pm

Time off in Lieu is given for any hours over contracted hours.


Salary:
£11.50 p/h


Annual leave: 25 days per annum, (pro rata) plus bank holidays.


Who are we:

We are Red Zebra Community Solutions, a charity providing a variety of support including a Volunteer Lead Car Service for the CT5 area, Social Prescribing within the Canterbury and Costal district, and community based specialist projects.

We believe in creating stronger communities and we are passionate about improving services, increasing access to services and promoting parity of opportunity for everyone.

We are thrilled to have a partnership with Herne Bay Healthcare (PCN) to provide Social Prescribing to their GP surgery and the Herne Bay community.

Who are we looking for?

You must be an enthusiastic team player who is a creative problem solver, demonstrates initiative and with a positive 'can do' attitude.

A willingness to get on and succeed is an absolute must.

You must have excellent communication skills, with the ability to talk to people on any level in a variety of settings.

More about the role:


Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Management Team, Volunteers and Social Prescribers with day to day tasks and management of the main office
• Updating website and Directory of Services (training given if required)/ supporting with social media
• Supporting office based Volunteers
• General administrative duties (answering office phones, supporting with the Volunteer Car Service)
• Support with maintaining a clean and ordered office environment

Administrative Assistant skills and qualifications:

• Intermediate knowledge of IT is
  essential
• Word, Excel, Outlook etc.
• Be a friendly and team player with a positive problem solving creative mind
• Be organised and methodical at all times, working from your own initiative this is a busy and sometimes demanding environment
• Ability to prioritise your time and any deadlines
• Strong attention to detail essential
• Ability to work without supervision
• Excellent time management skills
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills
• Ability to handle confidential Information
• Strong record keeping
• Ability to multitask

Interviews to take place on
Thursday 7th of March 2024

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


Job Type:
Part-time


Salary:
£11.50 per hour

Expected hours: 12 per week


Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Whitstable (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Whitstable: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 23/02/2024

Expected start date: 15/03/2024