Administration Assistant, Ardavon, Derry-Londonderry

JOB TITLE: Administration Assistant

LOCATION: Ardavon

POST: 1x 20hrs Permanent

Reserve List for Part-Time/Full-Time, Permanent/Temporary Post in Ardavon which will last 6 months.

Ardavon is a supported living accommodation giving care and support for 12 adults with mild to moderate learning disabilities. It is situated in the Waterside area of Derry~Londonderry. Ardavon provides 24-hour staff support services, 365 days a year, supporting tenants to develop skills and get involved in day-to-day decision making.

Essential Criteria

4 GCSEs (A-C) or equivalent including GCSE Maths and English

AND 1 years experience in an administrative role providing clerical/administrative support.

OR

Minimum of 3 years experience in an administrative role providing clerical/administrative support

This is a regulated post and will be subject to a satisfactory Access NI check.

All successful applicants will also be required to provide documentary evidence of their right to work in the UK. Please note Apex do not hold a license to sponsor Working Visa's.

Apex Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At this time we particularly welcome applicants from members of the Protestant community due to under-representations in parts of our workforce.

WHY WORK FOR APEX?

We offer:

· Competitive pay

· Family friendly policies and flexible working opportunities

· Opportunities to learn, develop and progress in your position

· 20-23 days annual leave plus 12 public holidays, increasing with length of service

· Contributory pension scheme

· Enhanced sick pay, maternity pay and paternity pay

· Workplace savings scheme and monthly cash draw for staff (optional)

· Charity partnership with Children in Crossfire

· Excellent opportunities for development including support for further education courses

· Employee Assistance Programme provided by Lena by Inspire including 24hr adviceline

· Bike to Work Scheme

· Staff wellbeing initiatives

Staff in care and support roles also enjoy the following additional benefits:

· comprehensive paid induction programme

· enhanced pay over Christmas & New Year

· enhanced rate for overtime worked

· free on-site car parking

Apply by 26/02/2026

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