Job Description

We are recruiting an Administrative Assistant at Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Working hours: 21 hours (09:00 - 13:00 Monday - Friday)
Contract Type: Part Time, Fixed Term until 30th April 2026
Location: Ty Iscoed Residential Home
Team: Adult Services
This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.
We pay an attractive salary of 14,520 - 14,750 and offer access to training and development opportunities.
Ty Iscoed Residential Home is looking to appoint an Administrative Assistant for a fixed term period to undertake administrative and financial duties in accordance with Caerphilly County Borough.
The successful candidate must have experience of working in an office environment and be familiar with office software/data systems and have high standards of customer service, good communication and interpersonal skills.
The role includes following financial procedures, maintaining budget control systems and updating records as required. You will communicate, liaise and work effectively in partnership with Individuals, carers, care managers and other relevant professionals and partners internally and externally.
For the role, we ask that you have:

• 5 GCSEs Grade A*-C or equivalent Level 2 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales
• Knowledge of administrative systems and procedures.
• Have the ability to demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with Individuals, carers/relatives and other professionals.
• Demonstrate a commitment to personal training and development by undertaking and specific training and learning relevant to the post.

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme and staff discount schemes.
To view the and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.
After reading the and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Tracey Walters/Lee Mills on 07968375059/ 01443 243189 or email
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Job title Administrative Assistant Job reference REQ0010603 Date posted 05/12/2025 Application closing date 18/12/2025 Location Newbridge Salary Grade 4: 14,520 (SCP05) - 14,750 (SCP06) Package Part Time, Fixed Term until 30th April 2026 Contractual hours 21 Basis Part time Job category/type Admin Attachments Job description
We are recruiting an Administrative Assistant at Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Working hours: 21 hours (09:00 - 13:00 Monday - Friday)
Contract Type: Part Time, Fixed Term until 30th April 2026
Location: Ty Iscoed Residential Home
Team: Adult Services
This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.
We pay an attractive salary of 14,520 - 14,750 and offer access to training and development opportunities.
Ty Iscoed Residential Home is looking to appoint an Administrative Assistant for a fixed term period to undertake administrative and financial duties in accordance with Caerphilly County Borough.
The successful candidate must have experience of working in an office environment and be familiar with office software/data systems and have high standards of customer service, good communication and interpersonal skills.
The role includes following financial procedures, maintaining budget control systems and updating records as required. You will communicate, liaise and work effectively in partnership with Individuals, carers, care managers and other relevant professionals and partners internally and externally.
For the role, we ask that you have:

• 5 GCSEs Grade A*-C or equivalent Level 2 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales
• Knowledge of administrative systems and procedures.
• Have the ability to demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with Individuals, carers/relatives and other professionals.
• Demonstrate a commitment to personal training and development by undertaking and specific training and learning relevant to the post.

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme and staff discount schemes.
To view the and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.
After reading the and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Tracey Walters/Lee Mills on 07968375059/ 01443 243189 or email
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Skills Required