Placement and Sourcing Assistant

4 weeks ago

Worthing, United Kingdom WSCC Full time

**About Us**
The Combined Placement and Sourcing Team (CPST) was established in April 2020 as part of the health and social care system response to the Covid-19 pandemic. CPST works across health and social care as an integration project that ensures people in hospital who need a supported discharge are able to be discharged with appropriate services as quickly and effectively as possible. Alongside the function of hospital discharge, CPST also ensures that appropriate services are planned and sourced for people who have longer term needs and are eligible for social care support. The CPST operates 7 days a week between the hours of 8am and 8pm supporting the health and social care system.

**About The Job**
Looking to extend your purchasing and administrative skills? Join us as a Placement and Sourcing Assistant within the Combined Sourcing and Placement Team and #BeTheDifference in West Sussex County Council.

With a starting salary of £22,369, generous annual leave, great pension, plus a wide range of flexible working options, there’s never been a better time to join

**Salary**: £22,369 to £22,777 per annum
**Working Pattern**: Full-time (37 hours per week)
**Contract Length**:Permanent
**Location**: Bridge House (flexible and hybrid working)

In this exciting opportunity, you will report directly to the Placement and Sourcing Lead (or Deputy Lead). You will deliver purchasing and administrative duties in the process of arranging care and support services for people who may be discharged from hospital or following a social care assessment.

As a Placement and Sourcing Assistant, you will develop extensive knowledge and skills around supporting the team to work effectively. You will be adaptable and well organised to take on a range of activities to respond to changing demands and pressures. You will work closely with other members of the Combined Placement and Sourcing Team as well as other teams within the Council and service providers

Your day-to-day role will be supporting the Combined Placement and Sourcing Team this will range from:

- Deliver timely and efficient specialist purchasing / finance administrative support
across the services within the CPST.
- Work closely with other members of the Combined Placement and Sourcing Team as well as other teams within the Council and service providers.
- Produce standard letters and correspondence, working independently to ensure
timely, appropriate and accurate written communication.

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity for you, why not join us and let’s make a difference to our communities together.

**Experience and Skills** Key Skills**:
1. Able to input data accurately, and to collate and present data for performance and financial monitoring purposes.

2. Able to organise / prioritise work, work independently, work under pressure and work to tight deadlines.

3. Able to communicate and liaise with service providers and customers in relation to purchasing, payment issues, and data administration.

4. Able to recognise the limits of your own accountability and responsibility, and to seek appropriate support and advice when required.

5. Able to embrace change and adapt to changing situations and new ways of working positively and effectively.

6. Able to demonstrate sound and accurate IT and keyboard skills.

**Qualifications and/or experience**:

- 4 GCSEs with A-C passes including Maths and English, or an equivalent qualification or experience demonstrating that level of numeracy and literacy.
- Relevant technical knowledge of procedures and practices associated with operating an administrative service.
- Experience of communicating effectively with managers or customers, providing key advice, including explaining financial information or other technical information.
- Good understanding of office systems and practices, including Microsoft packages such as Outlook, Excel and Word.
- Some knowledge and awareness of the processes and systems associated with the management of purchasing and personal budgets within the Health and Social Care sector - Desirable
- Experience of working in a financial environment - Desirable

**Rewards and Benefits**
For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our **Rewards and Benefits** page.

**Further Information**
The reference number for this role is **CAFHE04637**.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you

Job Reference: CAFHE04637

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