At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Early Help initiatives by attending meetings and taking accurate notes.
- Company: Join the supportive team at Devon County Council, dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, great pay, health perks, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Agile working options available, with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your skills in a vibrant environment.
- Qualifications: Previous admin experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
The predicted salary is between 27709 - 29542 £ per year.
Secondment - Up to 12 Months Part Time - 29.6 hours per week INTERNAL ONLY (Devon County Council Employees Only). Please note this is a secondment only opportunity. You will need your manager's permission before applying for the post.
Are you looking for an administration role where you make a difference? Are you looking to be part of a flexible and supportive team? Do you have a positive and enthusiastic attitude towards learning, and are proactive and willing to help and support others? Are you looking to work in an organisation where you are valued and provided with an attractive benefits package? If the answer is yes, then we have an exciting opportunity for you!
We are looking for a well organised and self-motivated person to join the Business Support Team and fill these vital roles supporting Early Help, particularly the Family Group Conference Service.
What skills & qualities we need from you:
- Previous office/administration experience
- Good understanding of Microsoft Office (O365)
- Ability to use a laptop
- Positive & enthusiastic attitude towards learning and supporting your colleagues
- Excellent experience of live note taking (typed)
- Processing of sensitive and confidential information
- Excellent attention to detail and input/record data accurately
- Good communication skills & the ability to build good working relationships with team members and wider colleagues
- Ability to plan workload for the day and be adaptable when service needs might change
- Ability to think on your feet and work with colleagues to resolve problems
- Remain calm and resilient under pressure
- Excellent organisational skills
- Use initiative
- Prioritise your workload
- Flexibility to pick up additional tasks/support colleagues
What key tasks/responsibilities will the role involve (SSO):
- Attendance at Family Group Conference Team meetings to take accurate notes of the meetings
- Booking venues for Family Group Conference meetings
- You will be using a laptop and various internal systems and Microsoft packages to conduct your role
- You will be working in an ‘agile’ way – some home working and some office-based work
- Drafting & responding to emails
- Uploading/downloading evidence to/from internal systems (Eclipse database)
- Inputting data into spreadsheet/word documents/Eclipse database
- Supporting other administrative staff with office operations
Why come and work for Devon County Council?
- Good rates of pay (Grade D: £27,709 to £29,542)
- Flexibility with working hours and agile working locations
- Excellent health & wellbeing culture within the organisation
- Excellent employee discount scheme – ‘Devon Discounts’ – Accommodation, Food & Drink, Leisure & Transport and more!
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Excellent ongoing internal learning, development & training opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
Are you interested by what you have seen above? Then do not delay! This is your opportunity to join a fun, vibrant and dynamic team. Click the apply button below NOW!
Part of the application will include you having to type a supporting statement. It is important that you look at the job description and person specification when typing your supporting statement and provide examples to show how you can demonstrate your skills and qualities! The supporting statement will form a vital part of the selection process, including if you will be invited to formal interview stage! Remember to sell yourself!
Interviews will be held virtually via TEAMS (you will need access to a laptop/computer with webcam & microphone) on Wednesday, 2nd December. Please ensure you are available to attend an interview during this time before submitting an application.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required.
This role requires a DBS disclosure.
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