Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a part time, highly motivated band 3 Team Administrator, to provide a comprehensive and efficient administration service for our Mental Health Team in HMP Risley.
Applicants are invited for the post of Team Administrator. We require a highly motivated, dynamic individual with excellent communication and organisational skills, who has an interest and positive attitude to working with male offenders within a secure estate. Experience of working within a mental health would be desirable.
Applicants must demonstrate secretarial/administrative experience and have an organised and flexible approach, with the ability to prioritise your workload and relate to all types of people. Your excellent IT and interpersonal skills will also ensure that you'll have no trouble fitting into this busy, interesting role.
Flexibility can be given in terms of working days/hours.
Applicants must have lived on the UK for a minimum of three years to be eligible to apply for prison vetting.
Please note - This role is not eligible for sponsorship unless you meet criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and held continuously Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a comprehensive and confidential secretarial service and administration support to the Prison Community Mental Health Team within HMP Risley.
The main duties of the role will be to support the Mental Health team as well as the senior administrator onsite, with tasks suck as: arranging meetings, taking minutes, updating the clinical record system. The post holder will be expected to ensure that visitors of the prison have a gate pass to ensure they are able to gain access and be a point of contact to collect people from the gate. The role will include raising requisitions, and ordering stationery for the team as well as scanning, photocopying and completing monthly data as requested.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the role which includes the main responsibilities is described within the Job Description and Person Specification.
Staff benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the role which includes the main responsibilities is described within the Job Description and Person Specification.
Staff benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
- fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- RSA Level III word processing or equivalent level of experience.
Desirable
- ECDL or equivalent Qualification or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Must demonstrate Admin/Secretarial experience
- Must have experience of working on own initiative
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of software packages required for role.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate a level of English Language proficiency consistent with the needs of the post.
- Ability to deal with people and handle enquiries efficiently and effectively in a sympathetic manner
- Good communication skills when liaising with clients, colleagues, visitors when on the phone and face to face.
Organisational
Essential
- Ability to arrange appointments, meetings.
Self Resiliance
Essential
- Ability to work without constant supervision and on own initiative whilst carrying out routine duties.
- Able to implement admin systems and procedures to maximise time
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- RSA Level III word processing or equivalent level of experience.
Desirable
- ECDL or equivalent Qualification or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Must demonstrate Admin/Secretarial experience
- Must have experience of working on own initiative
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of software packages required for role.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate a level of English Language proficiency consistent with the needs of the post.
- Ability to deal with people and handle enquiries efficiently and effectively in a sympathetic manner
- Good communication skills when liaising with clients, colleagues, visitors when on the phone and face to face.
Organisational
Essential
- Ability to arrange appointments, meetings.
Self Resiliance
Essential
- Ability to work without constant supervision and on own initiative whilst carrying out routine duties.
- Able to implement admin systems and procedures to maximise time
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT
Address
HMP Risley
Warrington Road, Risley, Warrington, Cheshire
Warrington, Cheshire
WA3 6BP
Employer's website
https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
