Business Support
Business Support, Saxmundham Hub
£12 per hour (Real Living Wage!)
18.5 hours permanent position
We are looking for a Business Support to provide admin support to our Management Team and Support Workers. The position is varied and includes finance responsibilities, such as invoicing and payroll, keeping day plans and rotas up to date, ordering stationary, processing annual leave, answering the telephone and dealing with queries and other tasks delegated by the Management team. Most importantly, we are looking for somebody who will liaise with our customers and their families, providing them with a professional and friendly service.
We are looking for someone who is willing to work in our small service on a Monday 8.30 - 3.30 with 1/2 hour lunch break with the remaining hours to be worked flexiabily to meet the needs of the service. The candiate must have knowledge and experience of office and financial procedures inculding Excel, accurate keyboard and note taking skills. Expereince of working in a care setting is desirable but not essessional. Due to the service being small they will be working with a support worker and there will be an expecation to unlock and lock the building and carry out regular health and safety checks and be part of the cleaning rota as we are responsible to ensure the building is kept clean.
Why work for us?
We are passionate about making a difference to people’s lives’. Working in social care, we know that no two days are the same, but everyday counts.
Opportunity to become a shareholder member of our employee-owned social enterprise- you will help shape Leading Lives vision and values.
Award-winning bespoke training, including an opportunity to gain a Health & Social Care qualification
Cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, sickpay on-site parking, casual dress and much more.
Pension scheme up to 8% contribution!
Your responsibilities as a Business Support include...
Provide efficient administrative support to the team
Provide financial support, including petty cash, processing invoices, maintenance of accounts
Provide a customer focused first point of contact
Use knowledge and expertise to improve administrative processes
About the role
Your induction
Leading Lives runs a 3 week induction programme: You will be met on your first day by your buddy and be supported through this.
Start date will be confirmed by the recruitment team further to a satisfactory enhanced DBS and safer recruitment checks.
Leading Lives
At Leading Lives, you can develop your skills while empowering others. We value diverse talents and seek team members who share our passion for supporting people to live fulfilling lives. With 5 unique service lines, we offer a range of roles to match your strengths. Explore opportunities in your area and discover a rewarding career with us, along with a welcome bonus up to £1000!
Company Culture: Values-Driven: Leading Lives not only talks about their values but actively embodies them in their daily operations. Employee Testimonials: The company encourages feedback from employees like Anna, an experienced support worker, to showcase the positive impact of their values on staff. Authenticity: Leading Lives emphasizes authenticity in their values, highlighting that they are not just empty words but a lived reality within the organization.
We’re a Disability Confident Committed employer We are happy to make reasonable adjustments whenever possible. Please do let us know if you need any support/ adjustments with your application and the process.
Our benefits
Benefits offered by Leading Lives We pay the Real Living Wage - We value all our team members, so our starting pay rate is the Real Living Wage (currently £12 per hour) Holiday entitlement that works for you - Our holiday package increases with service, and you have the opportunity to purchase additional hours Peace of mind should you fall ill - We offer occupational sick pay as well as statutory sick pay. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme We pay generous sleep-in rates - Sleep-in shifts are available for some of our support worker or team leader roles. The pay rate for these are £65 per shift Award-winning, in-house training - Our award-winning, bespoke, in-house training, will ensure you are confident and effective in your role Travel benefits for you & the planet - We provide a generous mileage rate of 45p per mile, and a cycle purchase scheme to help you go green! Owned and run by our employees - We’re employee-owned & not-for-profit. Surpluses are re-invested into our community. We offer a welcome aboard bonus - You could qualify for a welcome aboard bonus worth of £250-£1000
Vacation, Paid time off
Paid sick days
Cycle to work
Hybrid Working
Culture of recognition
Progression opportunities
Business Support
At Leading Lives, you can develop your skills while empowering others. We value diverse talents and seek team members who share our passion for supporting people to live fulfilling lives. With 5 unique service lines, we offer a range of roles to match your strengths. Explore opportunities in your area and discover a rewarding career with us, along with a welcome bonus up to £1000!