This fixed-term post sits in the Mendip Children Looked After and Leaving Care teams within Somerset Council's Children's Commissioning service, providing business support to social workers. The core of the work is coordinating services, appointments and meetings, keeping accurate confidential records, and handling enquiries from families and partner organisations. The information is highly sensitive, and the role is hybrid, with home and office working on a rota and more office time during induction. Visa sponsorship is not available, so candidates must already have the right to work in the UK.
What the job involves
- Coordinate services, appointments and practical arrangements so children and young people get the support they need
- Provide administrative support that frees social workers to spend more time with children and families
- Organise and record meetings, capturing key decisions and actions accurately and on time
- Maintain accurate, confidential records that keep services safe, effective and compliant
- Build relationships with families, colleagues and partner organisations, handling enquiries professionally and sensitively
Skills & & knowledge
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy, varied workload with competing priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with confidence working with a wide range of people
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, Teams and SharePoint
- Excellent attention to detail, maintaining accurate records and handling sensitive information appropriately
- Positive, flexible approach and ability to work collaboratively in a supportive team
Checks & & eligibility
- Right to work in the UK without the need for visa sponsorship
What’s offered
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working where service needs allow
- Health and wellbeing support, including confidential employee assistance services
- Paid volunteering opportunities
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
