Job Description

Are you looking to make a difference? If you are seeking a varied and interesting administrative role within Adult Social Care, with a focus on excellent customer service, then this could be for you!


We have a part-time permanent business administrator vacancy within the Adult Social Care Learning Disabilities Day Service team. We are looking to appoint a dynamic administrator who will provide support primarily to the Service Manager, staff and clients within the day service. Within our friendly and supportive day service environment we support clients with a learning disability to achieve their goals and aspirations. We can support you to learn the necessary skills as you will receive excellent training opportunities, support and mentoring in your role.


We are looking for candidates with:


The ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of people. Ability to manage a reception area and remain calm in a busy working environment. IT skills, particularly in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams and MS Outlook. Ability to multi-task and prioritise work according to the requests being received. Ability to work as part of a team to support with administration tasks and the management of the office. The ability to follow instructions as well as use your own initiative to escalate information as appropriate.


Working pattern: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

To apply for this role please follow the 'Apply Now' button. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the attached job description and person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests.


Please download the & Person Specification.


Interviews will take place in person at Hookstead Day Centre in Crowborough and will include a short typing test. Interview expected to be held week commencing 30 June 2025.


The services we deliver to adults with a learning disability relies on the crucial support from our administrators and these roles will be essential in continuing to deliver high quality services and ultimately to support adults with a learning disability to live their best life.


We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.


For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Sue Atkins, Business Support Manager at sue.atkins@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a MS teams call or phone call.



#Ask me if this can be an apprenticeship
Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training .