At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Business Support Team by managing records and identifying families in need.
- Company: Join Plymouth City Council, a forward-thinking employer dedicated to safeguarding children.
- Benefits: Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic and diverse workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and families across Plymouth.
- Qualifications: Experience in clerical work and proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
The predicted salary is between 23000 - 26000 £ per year.
Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills to support the Business Support Team within our Families First Front Door Service.
Why join us: Families First provides a 24/7, 365-day response to concerns about children and young people, delivered by skilled and experienced practitioners. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, forward-thinking service and play a key role in safeguarding children and families across Plymouth. We are a flexible employer and provide a variety of working arrangements tailored to the needs of each role.
Qualifications and knowledge:
- A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages.
- Experience of working in a clerical or administrative environment.
- Experience of working in a team.
- NVQ Level 2 or 3.
- Knowledge of databases and recording such as Eclipse/Care First or similar.
Clerical officers will all undertake a range of generic clerical work. There are a number of more specialist tasks which all clerical staff will be expected to undertake.
Role summary:
The role requires the candidate to search through a variety of different systems to identify families, summarise historical involvement with Services and add Contact Records to our system.
Key responsibilities and requirements:
- Search different systems to identify families and add Contact Records to the system.
- Summarise historical involvement with Services.
- Self-motivate, follow process accurately and work within a busy team.
- Work within the team hours of 8am-8pm.
Other requirements:
Disclosure & Barring Service Check requirement for this post: Enhanced Check + DBS Children’s Barred List & DBS Adult’s Barred List.
For more information regarding this role, please contact Kathryn Smith by email Kathryn.Smith@plymouth.gov.uk. Closing date Wednesday 24 June.
Equal opportunities and diversity statement: Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.
Clerical Officer in Plymouth employer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Join Plymouth City Council as a Clerical Officer and become part of a dedicated team that plays a vital role in safeguarding children and families. We pride ourselves on our supportive work culture, offering flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth within a forward-thinking service. With a commitment to equality and diversity, we ensure that all employees are valued and have the chance to thrive in their careers.
