Second Step

Service Administrator

The closing date is 23 March 2026

Job summary

We are recruiting a Service Administrator to join our Access Community Mental Health Team in Bath (BaNES) to support relationships within a multi-disciplinary team, providing administration support to the Access Team, working closely with the Locality Manager. As part of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Partnership in Bath and Northeast Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW), Second Step delivers community mental health support in collaboration with Alabar, Missing Link and Nilaari. Together, were transforming mental health services by focusing on trauma-informed, person-centered, and culturally inclusive approaches.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to work without direct supervision and manage their own workload. The post holder will be key in maintaining diaries and arranging meetings, taking formal minutes and keeping appropriate records on the most up to date templates. To work with partners and colleagues to ensure that a trauma informed, and culturally inclusive service is provided, supporting all communities in the locality, particularly those experiencing the greatest inequalities.

About us

Second Step is a leading mental health charity in the Southwest offering housing, support and hope to people with mental health and support needs. Our vision is that we believe in a world where everyone affected by mental health problems can create a positive future. We promote mental health and wellbeing by supporting people and communities to build brighter futures.

Details

Date posted

17 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,910 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

SEC1183621

Job locations

First Floor

28 Southgate Street

Bath

BA1 1TP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Need to meet deadlines, collate data and maintain standards relating to administrative processes. They will need to be able to work within a team effectively and share work where appropriate Be able to work to high standards and will be required to take personal details from people and upload onto the electronic client record system (Rio/Inform) Build and maintain good working relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to develop partner engagement and understanding of the service have proven knowledge of support needs of people with mental health needs Ensure governance and confidentiality guidelines and requirements are fully adhered to, processing all communications appropriately within guidelines

Job description

Job responsibilities

Need to meet deadlines, collate data and maintain standards relating to administrative processes. They will need to be able to work within a team effectively and share work where appropriate Be able to work to high standards and will be required to take personal details from people and upload onto the electronic client record system (Rio/Inform) Build and maintain good working relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to develop partner engagement and understanding of the service have proven knowledge of support needs of people with mental health needs Ensure governance and confidentiality guidelines and requirements are fully adhered to, processing all communications appropriately within guidelines

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience of working on own initiative and as part of a team
  • Proven experience of providing administration support in a team environment
  • Experience of setting up filing and other office systems

Desirable

  • Experience of working in the voluntary / health sector
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Proven experience of working on own initiative and as part of a team
  • Proven experience of providing administration support in a team environment
  • Experience of setting up filing and other office systems

Desirable

  • Experience of working in the voluntary / health sector

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Second Step

Address

First Floor

28 Southgate Street

Bath

BA1 1TP


Employer's website

https://www.second-step.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Second Step

Address

First Floor

28 Southgate Street

Bath

BA1 1TP


Employer's website

https://www.second-step.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Manager

Lara Marks

lara.marks@second-step.co.uk

Details

Date posted

17 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,910 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

SEC1183621

Job locations

First Floor

28 Southgate Street

Bath

BA1 1TP


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