Administrative Assistant

1 month ago


Taunton, United Kingdom Somerset County Council Full time

**Why should I choose Somerset Council?**
Good question.

Well, for a start, we’re a hugely ambitious council, committed to improving lives for the residents, communities and businesses of Somerset.

And that’s why we’re working so hard to build a sustainable organisation with a culture that rewards, values and recognises our staff, and gives everyone here the opportunity to grow and develop, personally and professionally.

If you’re looking for a place where you work truly matters - where YOU truly matter - we might be just right for you.

We also promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.

**A bit about us**

This is an exciting opportunity for a Business Support Assistant with previous office experience to join our South Somerset Business Support Team on a full time basis.

We are a dedicated and friendly team that pride ourselves on the provision of high quality business support to our front-line locality teams in Adult Social Care.

We have changed the way we work to focus on promoting independence for everyone - so that people can do the things that matter most to them and live the life they want to live.

We are doing things differently to put the person at the centre of everything we do and to look creatively at how we can meet people’s needs in a better way.

**What will I be doing?**
You will be working as part of a team to provide a professional Business Support service to the Adults Community Team and Health Interface Service Team in South Somerset.

As a Business Support Assistant, you will undertake a wide range of tasks to support the operational teams in your area. Tasks range from taking minutes at highly confidential and sensitive meetings to working with teams to develop the service.

A key element of the role will focus on data recording and data analysis using electronic databases in place by Adult Social Care.

**What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?**
We’re looking for an administrative assistant who is experienced in using spreadsheets and databases and is used to handling sensitive, confidential information in a work environment. It is essential that you are able to work effectively within a team environment. You will need to have a professional approach and excellent communication skills with an attention to detail. The ability to prioritise work to meet changing deadlines and be flexible to the changing needs of the service is also a necessary part of the role.

**What will I be offered in return?**
We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

- We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
- Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Staff discounts in gyms.
- Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
- Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
- A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
- My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

**Anything else I should know?**

The salary for this role is £20,812 - £21,189 per annum.

If you see Somerset County Council referenced anywhere in this advert or it’s supporting documents, please assume we are referring to Somerset Council. The advertised job description, pay and terms and conditions remain the same.

**DBS information**
This role requires a Basic check via the Disclosure procedure.

Job Reference: SCC04146



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