Job Description

Part Time - 18.5 hours per week, Fixed Term to July 2026

Based at East Bristol Intermediate Care Centre.

An opportunity has arisen to work within the Reablement Bridging Service, working as an Administration Assistant. You will be expected to provide an efficient/ effective high quality administrative support to the Reablement Bridging Service.

Key tasks

will include:

To provide administrative support to the Reablement Bridging Service, which will include;
To input, amend and maintain data on spreadsheets, databases and other systems as required. To liaise with internal and external stakeholders to gain, pass and process information. Complete and submit referrals to internal Social Work teams based on information provided. Complete and circulate reports based on service utilisation.

Essential Criteria

Relevant level 2 qualification (e.g. NVQ level 2, relevant GCSEs, etc.) OR able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and understanding gained through experience. Good literacy and numeracy skills. Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise own time and workload. Ability to understand and to follow instructions and guidelines, and to solve problems in own work area.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.



It is Bristol City Council's practice to request references for candidates that have been offered a job. However, if you are applying for a job that requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check then we will request your references once you have been invited to an interview.

For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment.

For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to.

If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

For further information, please refer to the and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Jess Reed

jess.reed@bristol.gov.uk

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

The personal information section (including your name) you'll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.