At a Glance
- Tasks: Support families by managing enquiries and processing information for the children with disabilities team.
- Company: Join a dedicated team at Tameside Council, focused on improving lives for children and families.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive salary, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Be part of a compassionate team committed to safeguarding and empowering communities.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with disabilities while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Good communication, numeracy, literacy skills, and tech-savvy with Microsoft packages.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Grade C SCP 5 £7,106 - SCP 6 £7,219 (Actual salary/Part time)
Hours Per Week: 10 hours per week to be worked flexibly over 5 days
Base Location: Jubilee Gardens, Droylsden
Assessment Date: To be arranged
The Role
The role of business support worker will be a varied role promoting good customer care to families who contact the children with disabilities team. Duties will include input/extraction of information using the children's electronic recording systems and dealing with general enquiries. The role requires the raising of orders within the procurement system in the CWD team with input and reconciliation of the invoices received in CWD.
About You
You must have good communication skills, numeracy and literacy, and be competent in the use of a wide range of technology including Microsoft packages. Must be able to work independently, be a good team player, and have proven organisational skills. In return, you will be part of a large supportive team.
About Us
We are committed to safeguarding and championing the welfare of children, young people, and families. Protecting and empowering our communities is at the heart of everything we do, and we expect every member of our team to share that commitment and help us make a meaningful difference. This post is a designated customer-facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English in the person specification. The post requires an enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship. We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.
For an informal discussion please contact Lynne Barnett on 0161 342 5599 or e‑mail lynne.barnett@tameside.gov.uk
Children with Disabilities Team Clerk in Droylsden employer: Tameside Council
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