Administrative Assistant

4 weeks ago

Keynsham, United Kingdom Bath & North East Somerset Council Full time

**Hours: 37 per week**

**Contract Type: Temporary (secondment cover)**

**Service Area: Education and Safeguarding**

**Department**:Safeguarding and Quality Assurance**

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Safeguarding Administration Team for an experienced Administrative Assistant.

As part of the Safeguarding and Quality Assurance service, you will provide administrative support to Independent Chairs and Independent Reviewing Officers, co-ordinate the delivery and review of child protection conferences and support the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) who is responsible for managing allegations against professionals working with children.

The Service is looking for people who thrive in a busy working environment and who can work as part of a team. We are therefore seeking applicants with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, who have a friendly, patient and confident approach with colleagues, other professionals and members of the public, to join our supportive and professional team.

You will be able to evidence that you have excellent IT skills and have the ability to quickly learn and navigate software and systems. We are looking for someone who is organised, who can take accurate notes at meetings and who is able to prioritise and manage competing demands.

In addition to all these competencies, it is essential for you to be flexible in your approach to meet the requirements of a busy team. You will have an informed and professional manner when dealing with customers and clients, and process confidential and sensitive information in line with corporate and national guidelines.

**You can expect**:

- A friendly and caring team
- A comprehensive induction
- Regular supervision and support
- Ongoing training and guidance on career development

Higher level IT skills are required for the post and as such there will be an administrative IT test.

**Location**:
Varied - blended working arrangements which include Office (Keynsham, Midsomer Norton and Bath) and Home - given the nature of the role there will be an element of travel.

**Why B&NES Council?**

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. These include:

- A competitive salary package
- A range of flexible working and hybrid working options, including flexi-time, four regional offices and home-working, dependent on service requirements
- A generous holiday allowance and special leave provisions
- The Local Government Pension Scheme
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme - whatever life throws at you; we are committed to supporting you and your well-being at work and home
- Professional and personal development including in-house training and accredited qualifications including Aspiring Manager and Leadership Development
- Discount scheme including the VECTIS card that offers numerous local discounts including cycle to work and free entry to numerous local attractions with B&NES

**Interested to find out more?**

If you are interested in this post and require more details after reading the job description or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Emma Wilmot, Admin Business Manager on 01225 396822.

**To apply**

Bath & North East Somerset Council has one overriding purpose - to improve people’s lives. We have four core values which shape every aspect of our working life and how we look to the future. These values are to be **Bold, Empowered, Supportive **and** Transparent**.

**As an equal opportunities employer, Bath & North East Somerset Council is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and is opposed to discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership.**

**Interview Date**: Wednesday 1st February 2023.

**Safeguarding Statement**:
This is a Public Services Network (PSN) role and requires all successful applicants to undergo a Basic Disclosure check and a 3 year’s verification of employment history. Please note that any start date will be dependent on the receipt of a satisfactory Disclosure and verification of employment history.

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