Cygnet Health Care

Admin Assistant (Part Time)

The closing date is 01 January 2026

Job summary

We are looking for a confident Administrative Assistant with a passion for delivering outstanding care. Youll be working part time, 24 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Fountains. Cygnet Fountains is a high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for men who have severe and enduring mental illness and who may have been detained under the Mental Health Act. The individuals we support come to us following multiple placement breakdowns, failed treatment programmes or stepping down from secure settings.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Details

Date posted

02 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,510 to £26,510 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VPC6044E3A

Job locations

Blackburn

BB2 1TU


Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for an organisedAdministrative Assistantwith a passion for making a difference to others.

Youll be working part time, 24 hours a week in Cygnet Fountains with in a rehabilitation service.Cygnet Fountains is a high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for men who have severe and enduring mental illness and who may have been detained under the Mental Health Act. The individuals we support come to us following multiple placement breakdowns, failed treatment programmes or stepping down from secure settings.

Your Day-to-Day... Provide a high standard of organisational & administrative support Prepare reports & other written materials to a high standard Keep files & records as required Work cooperatively with all other members of the administration team to ensure the department runs smoothly Occasional minute taking at meetings & taking notes for meetings as & when required Answer the telephone & respond to all enquiries in a friendly, efficient manner.You are... An administrator with experience in health care & knowledge of mental health Flexible, organised, able to prioritise workloads, solve problems & make decisions Calm under pressure & can work under your own initiative A strong writte n & verbal communicator with an eye for detail and excellent interpersonal skills Highly proficient in the use of Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Windows & the internet.Why Cygnet? Well offer you

Salary: £26,510 per year

Strong career progression opportunities Expert supervision & support Employee referral scheme Pension scheme Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savingPlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for an organisedAdministrative Assistantwith a passion for making a difference to others.

Youll be working part time, 24 hours a week in Cygnet Fountains with in a rehabilitation service.Cygnet Fountains is a high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for men who have severe and enduring mental illness and who may have been detained under the Mental Health Act. The individuals we support come to us following multiple placement breakdowns, failed treatment programmes or stepping down from secure settings.

Your Day-to-Day... Provide a high standard of organisational & administrative support Prepare reports & other written materials to a high standard Keep files & records as required Work cooperatively with all other members of the administration team to ensure the department runs smoothly Occasional minute taking at meetings & taking notes for meetings as & when required Answer the telephone & respond to all enquiries in a friendly, efficient manner.You are... An administrator with experience in health care & knowledge of mental health Flexible, organised, able to prioritise workloads, solve problems & make decisions Calm under pressure & can work under your own initiative A strong writte n & verbal communicator with an eye for detail and excellent interpersonal skills Highly proficient in the use of Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Windows & the internet.Why Cygnet? Well offer you

Salary: £26,510 per year

Strong career progression opportunities Expert supervision & support Employee referral scheme Pension scheme Cycle to work scheme & employee discount savingPlease note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

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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

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Blackburn

BB2 1TU


Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Blackburn

BB2 1TU


Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Katie Dixon

VPC6044E3A.1286@vacancyposter.com

01217288111

Details

Date posted

02 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,510 to £26,510 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

VPC6044E3A

Job locations

Blackburn

BB2 1TU


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