Administrator

4 weeks ago


Taunton, United Kingdom Somerset County Council Full time

**Why should I choose Somerset County 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.

**What will I be doing?**
We’re working to improve the lives of children in Somerset - and you’ll be a key part of that.

You’ll provide direct office-based support to our staff by arranging and prioritising operational activities which will involve engagement with our service users, members of the public, other agencies and stakeholders.

You will provide business support for the Choice Advice service two days a week.

You will act as the first point of contact for the services, actively promote and advise on the range of services relating to Special Educational Needs and Disability for children and young people from 0 - 25.

You might be required provide business support by taking the lead responsibilities for a range of financial administrative matters.

You will use reporting and recording systems to provide senior officers with management information.

**What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?**
We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you:
We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

We are looking for an organised and self-motivated team player for the SENDIAS service.

You’ll
- Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Be able to quickly respond to changing priorities and possess excellent administrative and organisational skills
- Work as a member of a team ensuring work is produced to a high standard
- Have excellent attention to detail and able to input data accurately
- Process sensitive and confidential information, knowing when to share information and keeping data safe
- Have the ability to deal with matters professionally and confidently
- Embrace change and work flexibly

**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?**
If you'd like an informal chat before applying, please contact Helen Leach

The salary for this role is £16,951 - £17,574 per annum for 29.6 hours per week.

The working pattern will be Tuesday to Friday, however we can offer some flexibility to accommodate school drop off/pick up for example.

In this role you’ll be able to work partly from home, and partly in our office at The Hollies Children’s Centre in Taunton.

Somerset SENDIAS is an information, advice and support service for parents and carers with children and young people who have SEND. As a service we ensure that parents and carers can play an active and informed role in making decisions for their children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Choice Advice is a service within the SENDIAS service that provides Information, Advice and support to parents regarding the school admissions and school admission appeal hearing process.

From 1 April 2023 the County and District councils in Somerset will be replaced by a new single unitary authority - Somerset Council. It’s an exciting time to join us as we work together with the four district councils to deliver the new council for Somerset.

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

Job Reference: SCC03826


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