Volunteer Admin Support

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Volunteers will primarily work to support with a new pilot to improve the collection of sensitive Equality data as part of Oxleas pledge to reduce health inequalities. Volunteer staff will be supported to develop their existing skillset, and this may include both data entry and supporting service users to complete questionnaires.

Common tasks can include
• Learning key administrative skills
• Data entry
• Using the patient record system (RiO)
• Entry of sensitive patient data
• Photocopying and scanning
• Supporting patients to complete questionnaires

Using common software packages such as word and excel

Person specification

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• A knowledge of computer packages is essential

Communication

Essential criteria

• Excellent Communication Skills are required

Skills

Essential criteria

• Applicant must be able to adapt to the needs of the service

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. Remember, if you meet the minimum criteria for this role and you have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme - Please ensure you select this on your application form. We would encourage you to be open about your needs so we can work with you to design a comfortable and accessible interview experience. Any information you provide regarding a disability or a need for adjustments will be treated in confidence and will only be shared with colleagues who are supporting this request.

If you require any adjustments to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know by adding the relevant details when scheduling your preferred interview date and time. Please feel free to contact the appointing manager to discuss your needs.

We encourage applicants to contact the hiring manager before their interview, if they have any questions about the role or the process. This is a great way to get clarity and prepare effectively for the interview.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Volunteer Admin Assistant (PDF, 288.6KB)
• Volunteer Admin Assistant (PDF, 24.7KB)
• Important Additional Information For Candidates (please read carefully) (PDF, 160.6KB)
• Privacy Notice for Staff (PDF, 268.6KB)
• Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.5MB)