Business Support Administrator - Children's Services - Internal - EAL

Vacancy Information

The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). Part-time hours / sessional posts will be pro-rated accordingly.

Hourly rate of pay: £16.70 - £17.84

Temporary maternity cover for 9 months.
Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Thursday, working times to be confirmed.
Flexi time is applicable.
To start asap.

Business Support Administrator (Secondment Opportunity) - Children's Services

An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for a Business Support Administrator within Children's Services.

This varied and rewarding role provides essential support across a range of functions, including intake and assessment administration, finance and invoice-related processes, as well as administrative support to social work colleagues. As part of a busy and dedicated team, you will play a key role in helping services run smoothly and effectively.

We are looking for an experienced administrator who is comfortable working in a sensitive environment where professionalism, discretion and confidentiality are paramount. The successful candidate will be highly organised, able to manage competing priorities, and remain calm and effective in a fast-paced setting.

Strong communication skills, flexibility, minute-taking experience, and the ability to work independently to meet deadlines are all highly desirable. Excellent interpersonal skills are equally important, with the confidence to build positive relationships and engage effectively with colleagues, partners and stakeholders at all levels. Alongside this, a collaborative approach and willingness to contribute as part of a team are essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and gain valuable experience in a role that directly supports professionals working to improve outcomes for children, young people and families in our communities.

If you are looking for a new challenge and would like to make a meaningful contribution within Children's Services, we would be delighted to receive your application. Please note this is an office based role.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY / SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY
Applications for this post will only be accepted from current employees of East Lothian Council (this includes casual and agency staff who are currently undertaking work for us). Any current employee wishing to apply for this temporary post as a secondment should discuss it with their current line manager in the first instance.

To provide advanced administrative support within Children's Services.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The East Lothian Way
The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Relevant Qualifications
Educated to Higher Grade/NC/SVQ2 or equivalent level and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.

Level 1 Disclosure Clearance
This role requires Level 1 Disclosure Clearance to allow access to the Public Sector Network. ELC will submit a Police Act Disclosure application on behalf of the preferred candidate and receipt of the subsequent certificate will be required prior to commencement.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5…