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The starting salary for this role is £27,634 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week.

We are excited to be recruiting a new Team Administrator supporting our Supported Living Services for Adults with Learning Disabilities.

Promoting independence, choice and control for the individuals we support is at the heart of the service. We are looking for team members who are motivated and committed to improving the lives of the people we support in all roles across the team.

Rewards and Benefits

26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
A generous local government salary related pension
Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents
About the Role

We think the biggest selling point for this role is the amount of variety for you to get your teeth stuck into! It will form the perfect foundation for a career in Adult Social Care or administration and will be a great challenge for those who like to try their hand at different skills and develop themselves.

In this role, your primary responsibility is to provide comprehensive support for one of our amazing Supported Living sites. At the site you will assist the vital finance function, ensuring the correct records are maintained for account reconciliation, the ordering of goods and services and cash handling.

Whilst the financial administration will form a large part of the role you will also be asked to assist with more general administrative duties such as taking notes and minutes from meetings and communicating with the relatives of our residents and our various contractors, answering queries and ensuring a high level of customer service.

Alongside this you will also be helping out with some of our HR administration, assisting with processes such as absence recording and payroll transactions.

To be considered for shortlisting, in your application we would love to hear about your:

Ability to communicate with a wide range of people including families of residents, partner organisations and other departments within Surrey County Council
Ability to remain calm under pressure and prioritise in the context of conflicting demands.
IT skills and your ability to accurately collect and record data on Excel spreadsheets.
Understanding of the need for confidentiality and the requirements of data protection legislation
Experience of finance systems and managing Petty Cash.As part of the application process you will be asked to upload your CV and answer the following application questions:

What has motivated you to apply for this position?
Tell us about a time you had to adapt the way you communicated with someone to help them understand. How did you ensure clarity whilst maintaining professionalism?
Describe a situation where you had to manage multiple tasks under pressure. How did you prioritise your workload and what was the outcome?
Please give an example of how you've used IT systems, such as Excel or finance software, to manage financial records or data. What steps did you take to ensure accuracy and confidentiality?

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 16/11/2025 with interviews to follow.

Local Government Reorganisation

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents!

Our Commitment

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs