Administrator

£14.40 per hour | Part-time | Heatherley

"I love being the person who keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes – it makes a real difference to our team and the people we support."

If you’re organised, professional, and passionate about supporting a team to deliver outstanding care, we’d love to hear from you.

A home, not just a service
Heatherley is home for up to 32 adults with physical and learning disabilities. Set in 17 acres of beautiful countryside in Copthorne, West Sussex, we are only a short distance from Crawley with its shops and cafes. We are also within walking distance of a local restaurant and the National Trust gardens at Wakehurst Place. 

Your working hours
This is a part time role, working 8am - 4.30pm with 30 minutes unpaid lunch, 2 days per week (days to be discussed at interview)

Why you’ll love working here
 As well as supporting your wellbeing and development, we offer a fantastic range of benefits:
 • 28 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays (+1 every year up to 33 days)
 • Stream: Access up to 40% of your pay before payday
 • Free Blue Light Card: Exclusive discounts and benefits
 • Contributory Pension Scheme & competitive life cover
 • Health cash plan: Affordable healthcare at your fingertips
 • Career development: Opportunities for recognised qualifications and training 
• Free DBS check
 • Employee Assistance Programme – support when you need it most

What you’ll do
 • Provide efficient administration for the service, including handling mail, emails, calls, and visitor enquiries
 • Maintain accurate staff and HR records, including payroll, recruitment, induction, visas, and compliance with Right to Work requirements
 • Support financial administration including invoicing, petty cash, accounting systems, and reconciliations
 • Assist with reports, correspondence, and service documentation
 • Organise office supplies, manage stationery orders, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations
 • Supervise and mentor Administration Assistants (if applicable)
 • Comply with Health & Safety, safeguarding, MCA, and regulatory requirements
 • Support service delivery by maintaining accurate records and statistical information
 • Participate in training, supervision, and development activities

What helps you shine here
 • Experience in office administration, systems, and procedures
 • Level 2 or 3 qualification or equivalent experience (advantageous)
 • Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
 • Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills
 • Professional, discreet, and able to maintain confidentiality
 • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
 • Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service
 • Commitment to the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire

About Leonard Cheshire
 We are one of the UK’s most respected providers of care and supported living services, with 87% of our services rated ‘good’ or ‘very good’ by regulators. Established over 75 years ago, we exist to support disabled people to live, learn, and work as independently as possible.

Ready to apply?

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.

Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship or are awaiting a visa decision.