Job summary
Wirral Administration Service have an exciting opportunity to recruit an Administration Team Co-ordinator to support our newly acquired Autism Service which is based within our Place Based 1 Administration Hub. This role will be based at The Stein Centre, Birkenhead
We are looking for a motivated and resourceful individual to join our team. You should possess commitment to team working and innovative delivery of excellent standards of work.
The Wirral Administration Service consists of 4 administration hubs. We are a supportive, competent, and caring team. We aim to provide high quality administrative support services to our colleagues across the Wirral locality to improve the safety, health, and well-being of the people within our area.
We will ensure that the successful applicant has access to internal opportunities for development with access to supervision and appraisal.
Working hours for this role will be Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm.
Hybrid working will be available once the successful applicant has completed an house training period.
Shortlisting for this vacancy is due commence on 16th February 2026 and the proposed interview date is 2nd March
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will have experience of managing a team, providing leadership, day to day management and building and maintaining good working relationships across the service. You will be self directive, good at reflective practice, highly organised, with excellent communication skills. The post holder will ensure provision of timely and accurate administrative support to Clinicians within various clinical services, organise and minute meetings, and will demonstrate a high level of expertise in Microsoft packages.
This is a varied role and can be demanding at times whilst supporting the team. The applicant will also be expected to provide cross cover for colleagues as and when required. Experience of using electronic patient records would be advantageous.
About us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC Business or Administrative diploma or equivalent level of knowledge
- RSA III or equivalent
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Working knowledge of software programmes e.g. Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Audio typing
- Note Taking experience
- Advanced Excel
Experience
Essential
- Previous administrative experience
- Experience of working as an effective member of a team in an office environment
- Able to manage change
- Knowledge and understanding of Data Protection Act
Desirable
- Experience of managing the workload of others
- Directly manage and supervise people previously in some capacity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC Business or Administrative diploma or equivalent level of knowledge
- RSA III or equivalent
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Working knowledge of software programmes e.g. Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Audio typing
- Note Taking experience
- Advanced Excel
Experience
Essential
- Previous administrative experience
- Experience of working as an effective member of a team in an office environment
- Able to manage change
- Knowledge and understanding of Data Protection Act
Desirable
- Experience of managing the workload of others
- Directly manage and supervise people previously in some capacity
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.
