Partnership Support Assistant

Southampton Partnership Service Support Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent, full-time Partnership Support Assistant to join Southampton City Council (SCC) in the Partnership Service.

The Partnership Service coordinates the effective delivery of the functions of the safeguarding children and adults partnership and the community safety partnership. This involves working with the wide range of statutory, voluntary, charity and faith organisations across Southampton to promote the safety and well-being of residents of the city.

The Partnership Support Assistant will work with the team, the independent scrutineer and the chairs of sub-groups to provide administrative support to ensure the systems and processes are in place to promote the smooth running of the service.

• Provide administrative support for the main partnership meetings
• Support the organisation of statutory child safeguarding practice reviews, safeguarding adult reviews, domestic abuse related death reviews and any other type of review
• Provide administrative support for training, workshops and events
• Have responsibility for the finance functions on Business World, including raising purchase orders
• Support the promotion of community engagement and awareness raising activities

For further information about this role please view the job description.

The successful applicant will demonstrate;

• Highly effective administration skills including experience in minute taking and good written and verbal communication
• Have experience of managing complex diaries and scheduling
• An understanding of the sensitivities and issues relating to the safeguarding of adults and children
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills including multitasking and prioritising

If you feel you have the necessary background, experience, and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you.

Salary: The salary band for this role is £28,792 - £31,022 per annum. The starting salary is £28,792 with annual progression through the salary bands.

Here at SCC we have a range of different benefits, a few examples can be found below.

• Excellent local government pension with 15.2% employer contribution
• Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution)
• Generous holiday 25–31 days, based on role and service
• Flexible working options (role-dependent)
• Family-friendly policies
  - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents
• Training and development, including coaching and mentoring
• Health and wellbeing support
  - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks
• Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant
• Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform
• Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres
• Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans
• Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer

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