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Full time, permanent position

Location: Lynton House 

Redbridge Mental Health Support Team (MHST) are looking to recruit a Business Support Administrator on a full time, permanent basis. The post holder will provide a high-quality administrative support service to support the MHST and provide occasional support to other teams in the Education & Inclusion service.

This is a unique opportunity to join our growing MHST in Redbridge. We welcome applications from business administration professionals with an interest in supporting the mental health of children and young people.

What is an MHST?

MHSTs are a national initiative in response to the Government's plans to transform children and young people's mental health provision.

MHSTs have three core functions:

• Delivering evidence-based interventions for children and young people with mild-moderate mental health difficulties
• Supporting the senior mental health lead in the delivery of their whole school/college approach
• Giving timely advice to school and college staff and signposting to external specialist services

The successful candidate will be highly motivated and be able to:

• Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Contribute to data management for the MHST.
• Handle confidential and/or sensitive information with appropriate discretion.
• Engage constructively with and deal with a wide range of people in person and by telephone.
• Be adaptable and receptive to new ideas and willing to adjust to new work priorities and demands.

To apply for this post, you must submit an online application form along with uploading a copy of your CV and cover letter.

Job Description

For more information about this post, please contact Ann-Marie Cryan

Ann-marie.cryan@redbridge.gov.uk

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.