Administration and Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 01 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,186 to £26,244 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | £25,186 - £26,244 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £14,295 - £14,896 per annum) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 September 2025 |
| Location: | Winchester, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Hampshire County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HCC621213 |
Summary
As an Administration and Support Assistant, you’ll be an integral part of our supportive Reablement Services team. Your primary responsibility will be assisting one of our Sensory Services Officers and their Guide Dog.
What you’ll do:
• Drive the Sensory Services Officer and their Guide Dog to and from work locations and appointments.
• Guide the Sensory Services Officer around offices, streets and in clients’ homes.
• Assist with the care and exercise of the Sensory Services Officer’s Guide Dog.
• Assist the Sensory Services Officer with reading all work related correspondence.
• Write reports and complete computer tasks to dictation on behalf of the Sensory Services Officer.
What we’re looking for:
· Ability to guide the Sensory Services Officer and drive them and their Guide Dog to and from work and appointments.
· Ability to provide care for their Guide Dog.
· Good IT skills with MO365 experience (including Word, Outlook and Excel).
· Strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
· Patience, compassion, and empathy in all interactions.
· Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills.
Why join us?
• Make a Difference: Work in collaborative partnership with organisations across Health and Social care to maximise independence, prevent hospital admissions, and facilitate rapid discharge from hospital to improve outcomes for the people of Hampshire. For further information please visit our Reablement website.
• Career Growth: Access to a wealth of rewarding career choices.
• Professional Development: Supportive supervision and continuous learning opportunities.
• Employee Support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive Benefits Package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
This is a hybrid role, with one day per week based at our Winchester office and one and a half days working in the community. This includes time spent in Southampton, where you will provide assistance to the Sensory Service Officer working from their home.
Our Service operates 7 days a week, therefore you'll be required to work a shift
pattern, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis for
which enhancements are paid. This can be discussed further at interview as our Service may be undergoing a period of reorganisation in the coming months.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.
Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.
Other job titles you may be searching for: Personal Assistant, Receptionist, Administrative Assistant, Administrative Officer, Administrative Support, Administrative Coordinator, Secretary, Administrative Specialist, Business Support, Office Assistant, Personal Assistant, Office Administration, Administrator.
What you’ll do:
• Drive the Sensory Services Officer and their Guide Dog to and from work locations and appointments.
• Guide the Sensory Services Officer around offices, streets and in clients’ homes.
• Assist with the care and exercise of the Sensory Services Officer’s Guide Dog.
• Assist the Sensory Services Officer with reading all work related correspondence.
• Write reports and complete computer tasks to dictation on behalf of the Sensory Services Officer.
What we’re looking for:
· Ability to guide the Sensory Services Officer and drive them and their Guide Dog to and from work and appointments.
· Ability to provide care for their Guide Dog.
· Good IT skills with MO365 experience (including Word, Outlook and Excel).
· Strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
· Patience, compassion, and empathy in all interactions.
· Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills.
Why join us?
• Make a Difference: Work in collaborative partnership with organisations across Health and Social care to maximise independence, prevent hospital admissions, and facilitate rapid discharge from hospital to improve outcomes for the people of Hampshire. For further information please visit our Reablement website.
• Career Growth: Access to a wealth of rewarding career choices.
• Professional Development: Supportive supervision and continuous learning opportunities.
• Employee Support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive Benefits Package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
This is a hybrid role, with one day per week based at our Winchester office and one and a half days working in the community. This includes time spent in Southampton, where you will provide assistance to the Sensory Service Officer working from their home.
Our Service operates 7 days a week, therefore you'll be required to work a shift
pattern, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis for
which enhancements are paid. This can be discussed further at interview as our Service may be undergoing a period of reorganisation in the coming months.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.
Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.
Other job titles you may be searching for: Personal Assistant, Receptionist, Administrative Assistant, Administrative Officer, Administrative Support, Administrative Coordinator, Secretary, Administrative Specialist, Business Support, Office Assistant, Personal Assistant, Office Administration, Administrator.
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