Administrative Officer

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Temporary Contract (Secondment cover for 12 months)

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Administrative Officer to join our Children’s Social Care Team. We are looking for people who thrive in a busy working environment with a passion for supporting children, young people and families in the area.

You will work in partnership with an enthusiastic social work team consisting of a Team Manager, Deputy Team Manager, Social Workers, Family Support Practitioners and other administrative staff.

We seek applicants with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, who have a friendly, patient and confident approach with colleagues, other professionals and members of the public, to join our supportive and professional team.

You will be able to evidence that you have excellent IT skills and have the ability to quickly learn new software and systems. We are looking for an excellent typist who can take accurate minutes at complex meetings.

In addition to these competencies, it is essential for you to be organised and flexible in your approach to meet the requirements of a busy team. You will have an informed and professional manner when dealing with other professionals and young people, and process confidential and sensitive information in line with corporate and national guidelines.

• A comprehensive induction
• Regular supervision with your line manager
• Monthly Peer Circles to ensure strong relationships and support between admin colleagues across the teams, and opportunities to share good practice
• Extensive training opportunities, through the council’s training package covering IT skills and Safeguarding and Child Protection courses
• Career development opportunities explored through quarterly PDC’s, for example, apprenticeships, qualifications, shadowing and coaching opportunities
• Good practice to be recognised and celebrated through a quarterly newsletter

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Alex Hobbs
, Business Manager on

Interview date: TBC

Unfortunately, due to the recent change in home office eligibility criteria, this role is not eligible for sponsorship.

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

We are a Disability Confident Employer.

This role is subject to a Basic DBS Check.