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Children's Services Office Support/Receptionist (Supporting Atebion disability family support service, Bridgend)
We are looking for organised people, with basic admin skills. As a good communicator, you will be friendly and approachable and able to communicate with professionals from a range of backgrounds.
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Opportunity Snapshot
Commitment
Weekdays
Format
Remote, Onsite, Hybrid
Eligibility
Age 18-100
Your Role in Creating Change
Why we want you
Supporting our administration could involve a range of tasks. Could you assist with mailings, creating leaflets and posters, answering and redirecting telephone calls, updating notice boards, managing room bookings, and much more?
What you will be doing
- Office administration such as, preparing and distributing materials, such as mailings, leaflets, training materials and group resources.
- Answering and re-directing phone calls in a professional and efficient way.
- Updating notice boards and creating wall displays, for special events and festivals.
- Ensuring all rooms are kept clean, tidy and safe for the use of children, young people and families.
- Managing room bookings and online calendars.
- Adhering to Barnardo's policies and procedures at all times, including Barnardo's: Safeguarding; Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; Health & Safety; Data Protection; Confidentiality; Recording policies and procedures.
- Participating fully in training and supervision.
- Volunteering within Barnardo's Values and Behaviours
The skills you need
- Reliable, punctual and trustworthy.
- Approachable and welcoming.
- Good communication skills and be able to interact with colleagues, service-users and visitors.
- Welcoming, with a confident telephone manner.
- Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
- Familiar with and having a good understanding of information systems, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and other computer packages.
What's in it for you
- Full induction and training.
- Other training opportunities relevant to the volunteer role.
- Regular supervision and support.
- Out of pocket expenses agreed in advance.
- Access to the Barnardo’s internal vacancy listing.
- Our volunteers tell us about lots of other benefits of volunteering including; experience of working with children, young people and families; experience for your CV; supporting your local community; meeting new people; increasing self-confidence; feeling like you are making a difference; improving your health and wellbeing; and a chance to contribute to a worthwhile children’s charity.
Here is the link to the application form: Children's Services Office Support/Receptionist (Supporting Atebion disability family support service, Bridgend) | Barnardo's Volunteering (barnardos.org.uk)
About Barnardo's
Working with children and young people to be safe, happy, healthy and hopeful.
Barnardo’s believes in children regardless of their circumstances, gender, race, disability or behaviour. Our purpose as a charity today is to transform the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children
We believe in the abused, the most vulnerable, the forgotten and the neglected. We will support them, stand up for them and bring out the best in each and every child.
We do this because we believe that every child deserves the best start in life and the chance to fulfil their potential.
We use the knowledge gained from our direct work with children to campaign for better childcare policy and to champion the rights of every child.
With the right help, committed support and a little belief, even the most vulnerable children can turn their lives around. Barnardo’s is regulated by the Charity Commission. Being a registered charity means that we must always be accountable and transparent.
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Where You'll Be
Barnardo's Atebion Service
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You will be helping online.
What to Expect After Applying
We look forward to receiving your application.
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