Full job descriptionAdministrator
*Job Type: Temporary, Part-time (Office Based)
*Duration: Till 2/7/2027
*Location: Castle Hill Centre, Bolton, BL2 2JW
*Pay Rate: £13.74 per hour (PAYE)
*Hours: 18.5 hours per week (Monday and Tuesday full days, Wednesday mornings)
Bolton Council is seeking an experienced and organised Administrator to join its Children’s Social Care Administration Team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative and communication skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is committed to supporting services that help children, young people and families.
Key Responsibilities
*Work collaboratively with team members to support the effective delivery of Children’s Social Care administrative services.
*Plan, organise and prioritise workloads to meet service requirements, deadlines and departmental standards.
*Maintain accurate records, databases and information systems, ensuring information is recorded, stored and retrieved efficiently.
*Prepare, produce and distribute a range of documents, reports, letters and correspondence using a variety of software systems.
*Manage document processing activities, including photocopying, filing, archiving, document retrieval and maintaining records in line with council procedures.
*Respond professionally to enquiries from internal and external customers, providing information and support whilst building positive working relationships.
*Assist with the coordination of diaries, meetings, events and conferences, including taking minutes and producing documentation for distribution.
*Support the day-to-day operation of the service through reception duties, mail distribution, ordering supplies and undertaking additional administrative tasks as required.
About You
*Previous experience in an administrative or business support role with strong organisational skills.
*Confident using Microsoft Office, databases and digital systems, with excellent attention to detail.
*Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to manage a varied workload.
*Able to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
If you’re an experienced administrator looking to make a meaningful contribution within a supportive Children’s Social Care team, we’d love to hear from you.