Peripatetic Co-ordination Support Officer

**Do you have excellent business administration skills with an interest in working in Adults Social Care?**

**Do you want to work flexibly with home working opportunities and be part of a busy yet rewarding environment?**

**Are you self-motivated, enthusiastic and have excellent organisational skills?**

**If so, we would love to hear from you**

We are seeking to appoint a full-time Peripatetic Co-ordination Support Officer to play a vital role in Adult Social Care providing administrative support to social care professionals. This permanent opportunity offers excellent benefits, and you will be fully supported with a comprehensive induction programme and opportunities for further learning.

This post is based at Grange View, Outwood with the Communities Team for Learning Disabilities, however as a Peri CSO you will also be supporting the Adults West Locality Team at Waterton House, on a set number of days. This will be to support the service need and a level of flexibility will be required. There is an expectation that you will occasionally support other teams within Adult Social Care both remotely and with occasional travel.

As part of the team you will hold:

- Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and the ability to learn new IT systems quickly and input data accurately.
- Knowledge and understanding of administrative processes.
- An excellent telephone manner with good customer service skills.
- Great team working skills with excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Minute taking experience, or a willingness to learn.
- Experience in diary management, planning and organising work for self and others.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Working in Adult Social Care is challenging and rewarding, and our Co-ordination Support Officers undertake a vital role.

For an informal discussion, please contact Ruby Simpson on 07789 652806.

**Want to Know More?**

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Ruby Simpson.

Tel: 07789 652806

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £24,294.00-£25,979.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Outwood, West Yorkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person