Senior Administrator

Job summary

Are you an experienced administrator and people leader looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children, young people and families? Join the Lifetime Service at Sirona care & health and become part of a compassionate, forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care across our communities.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a skilled and supportive Administration Team at the heart of our Continuing Care and Lifetime Services. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations, overseeing staffing rotas, supporting service coordination, managing resources and equipment, and driving continuous improvements across administrative systems and processes.

Working closely with the Lifetime Leadership Team across Nursing and Psychology, you will help shape efficient, responsive and family-focused services that truly embody our "Taking it Personally" values. No two days are the same in this varied and rewarding role, and you'll be empowered to use your initiative, leadership and organisational skills to make a real impact.

We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys leading and developing others, and is passionate about delivering excellent service and support to families, colleagues and partner organisations.

If you are motivated, resilient and ready to join a team where your contribution is genuinely valued, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision to the Administration Team across the Lifetime Service.
• Oversee Continuing Care Team rotas, managing absences, annual leave, training and staffing records using electronic rostering systems.
• Work with operational and clinical leads to maintain safe and effective staffing levels.
• Coordinate meetings, clinics, diaries and service schedules across teams.
• Support induction planning and rota placement for new staff members.
• Manage ordering of equipment and consumables, ensuring timely availability of resources.
• Contribute to audits, surveys, data collection and reporting to support service improvement.
• Produce reports, maintain accurate records and develop efficient administrative systems and processes.
• Line manage, mentor and support Administration Team members, promoting wellbeing and development.
• Support recruitment activities, including interview coordination and onboarding processes.
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with families, carers, colleagues and partner organisations.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information in line with data protection and governance requirements.
• Use initiative to resolve operational issues and respond flexibly to changing service needs.

About us

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.

Details

• Date posted: 20 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 4
• Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: 083-8016635-WW-A
• Job locations: Kingswood Hub, Alma Road, Bristol, BS15 4DA, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

Please note, we cannot offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.If you currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 14 months remaining until the expiry date. If you do not disclose your expiry date within your application, it may not be considered. Please only provide the expiry date and not your share code within your application.

If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.