Administrative Assistant
Bracknell Forest Council
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Job Description
Administrative Assistant - Deputyship Team
We are seeking a skilled Administrative Assistant to join our Deputyship Team on a permanent basis. This is a part-time role, working 18.5 hours per week. Bracknell Forest Council is a stable and well-managed organization that supports employee growth in a positive environment. We value work-life balance and offer flexible working options, including remote and hybrid arrangements, depending on service needs.
About You
As an Administrative Assistant, you will be highly organized and motivated, with a strong desire to support vulnerable residents and uphold the council’s statutory duties. You will possess excellent administrative, IT, and communication skills. Experience in a care, legal, or financial background relevant to this role is preferred.
This role is partly office-based in Time Square, Bracknell. Flexible working hours and hybrid working arrangements are available, subject to service requirements.
About The Team
The Bracknell Forest Council Deputyship Team provides financial support and representation to residents who cannot manage their own finances and have no one else to assist them. The Administrative Assistant will directly support officers in daily service delivery, ensuring Bracknell meets its legal obligations to residents.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day operational support to Bracknell Forest Council’s Deputyship Team.
- Manage and maintain systems and databases containing client information.
- Support Deputyship Officers in managing the financial and personal affairs of Bracknell residents.
- Assist in relevant service delivery, including generating Court of Protection applications, corresponding with the Department for Work and Pensions, or liaising with other Bracknell Forest Council departments and/or external stakeholders.
Our Benefits
- 25 days* annual leave (increasing to 28 days* after 3 years), with options to buy/sell leave.
- Hybrid working opportunities to support wellbeing and work-life balance.
- Paid employee volunteering scheme.
- Local government pension scheme with life insurance.
- Recognition of continuous service from NHS and UKHSA for certain benefits.
- Career development through internal and external training.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and fostering leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for health and wellbeing.
- Inclusive and social working environment with staff networks and a social club.
*(pro rata for part-time roles)
Our Values
Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values guide our interactions and our service to residents and communities. We seek individuals who are excited to join a diverse team that values learning and strives for excellence.
Reasonable Adjustments
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments for your application or interview, please contact recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will support you throughout the process.
Interview Information
Interviews will be held during the week commencing 11th May 2026 and will be conducted in person.
Applications will be reviewed regularly, and the advert may close early if suitable candidates are found. We advise submitting your application as soon as possible.
Note: AI use during interviews is prohibited and will lead to disqualification.
Questions?
For informal discussions, please contact:
- Ann Secular, Deputyship Team Manager: 01344 351507
- Jack Lewis, Head of Client Affairs: 01344 354066
Safeguarding and Pre-employment Checks
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All successful candidates will undergo a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
Applications are accepted only from candidates residing in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
No agencies, please.
Equal Opportunities
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to working for equality and welcomes applications from all community sections.
How to Apply
Please apply online via the provided link. CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form will not be accepted.
Key Skills/Competency
- Administrative Support
- Database Management
- Client Information Systems
- Court of Protection Applications
- Department for Work and Pensions Correspondence
- Stakeholder Liaising
- Financial Affairs Management
- Personal Affairs Management
- Organisational Skills
- Communication Skills
How to Get Hired at Bracknell Forest Council
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your organizational, IT, and communication skills, emphasizing any care, legal, or financial background relevant to supporting vulnerable residents.
- Craft a strong application: Ensure your online application form is fully completed, detailing your experience in administrative support and database management.
- Prepare for an in-person interview: Be ready to discuss your motivation for supporting vulnerable individuals and your understanding of statutory duties.
- Understand the role's context: Familiarize yourself with Bracknell Forest Council's values (inclusive, ambitious, always learning) and the Deputyship Team's function.
- Apply promptly: Given the review process and potential early closure, submit your application as soon as possible.
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