PACKAGE DESCRIPTION:

Role: Estates Administration Assistant
Location: Warford, Alderley Edge SK9 7UD
Hours: 37.5 hours a week,
Working hours: 8 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday
Salary: £27,498
Reporting to: Estate Manager/Supervisor
David Lewis is dedicated to improving the life experiences of people with complex epilepsy, autism, learning disabilities, and other complex support needs from across the UK.
With the growth of David Lewis’ services, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Estates and Maintenance Team.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Planning and Organisational Skills
• Communication
• Decision making
• Working using one’s own initiative
• Polite manner
• Excellent PC skills and good working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook (essential)
• Knowledge of Transport rules and regulations (desirable)
• Excellent organisational skills in the planning of all areas of vehicle maintenance
• Able to plan ahead
• Being able to work under pressure

ABOUT US:

• We have a successful record of accomplishment built up over 100 years, with expertise in specialist residential, education, day opportunities and clinical and therapeutic services
• Our specialist school and college is part of an education, day opportunities and residential community.
• Our School is for 11-19-year-olds and is rated GOOD by Ofsted
• We also have a college on-site for 16-25 year olds with an Ofsted rating of OUTSTANDING
• Residential services for adults, either living in accommodation at our 165 acres in Warford or in one of our houses in a local town or village in Cheshire.
• Adult day opportunities, which develop social and vocational skills with the potential to lead to employment opportunities.
• Access to therapy, nursing, medical and behaviour support if appropriate to an individual’s needs.
• David Lewis is dedicated to improving the life experiences of people with complex epilepsy, autism, learning disabilities and other complex support needs from across the UK.
• David Lewis welcomes applications from a diverse talent pool.
  Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks: This post, due to its nature, duties and responsibilities, will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS. This is funded by David Lewis
  About DAVID LEWIS CENTRE:
  David Lewis is a modern, forward-thinking charity with a track record and reputation built over 120 years. We provide a range of educational, residential and medical services to support adults and young people with complex needs, including learning disabilities, epilepsy and autism. We are based in Cheshire, but through our residential services, support people from across the UK

• To support the Maintenance & Estates Department in providing a professional, efficient and effective service and be the key point of contact in the office for staff to report maintenance issues by phone or e-mail.
• To maintain the Facilities Management IT System, liaise with external service contractors and place orders for materials as required.
• To establish and maintain processes to support the management of the David Lewis estate, including stock controls, prioritisation of maintenance requests, scheduling and delivery of planned maintenance and resource allocation.
• To ensure efficient processes in place to store and have access to important records & certificates.
• In addition, to look to streamline all processes, including the handling of maintenance request lists.