Personal Assistant to CAMHS Heads of Service

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) are looking for a self-motivated, organised, and proactive individual to join the team in the role of Personal Assistant to the two Heads of CAMHS.

The role would suit someone with experience in personal assistant or senior administrative roles, who is used to working in a dynamic and energetic service. Experience in a health and or social care environment and a commitment to working to improve care and support for children and young people would be of benefit. A positive and flexible approach is essential in this role.

The post holder will be expected to liaise and communicate effectively with all levels of staff within the service and the wider Trust

Berkshire Healthcareoperatesservices for Children,Families and all age pathways across the whole of Berkshire. Services are operationally managed in 2 Portfolios:

Children's, Family and Neurodiversity Services (CFAN) and CAMHS, BEDS and LD Services.

This post works to provide high-level administrative support to the Head of Service for CAMHS Access, Advice and Getting Help Services and the Head of Service for CAMHS Getting More Help, Targeted and Risk Support Services.

12 month fixed term contract ( The role could also be offered as a secondment )

Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance

Assist Heads of Service in the organisation of their electronic calendars, appointments, correspondence, and office administration

Co-ordinate internal and external meetings and take minutes as required

Monitor processes and prioritise all incoming communication (physical and electronic), distributing correspondence for action, drafting responses, process checking and follow through

Ensure Heads of Service are briefed on correspondence and action taken. Respond to or re-direct designated emails that come in through the Heads of Services' accounts

To undertake a variety of administration functions related to the recruitment and terminations of staff and ensuringaccuratestaff information is collated andmaintainedconfidentially as requested by the Heads of Service

To support Heads of Service' in collation of information for processing of complaints, grievances or investigationsmaintaininga high levelof confidentiality

To be accountable for efficient andaccuratedata being recorded on the Electronic Staff Records (ESR) and E-Manager system

Work closely with other secretaries and administrative support within the Trust

Participate in coordinating or leading special projects thatfacilitatethe smooth functioning of the Heads of Serviceofficesor which supports the overall performance and achievement of the Trust

Provide high standard, effective support to the Heads of Service

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

The must have's for this role:

• Knowledge of administration and/or office procedures.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of working in a busy…