* Location: Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8EF
Description
We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.
The starting salary for this position is £29,697 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. This role is offered on a 12 month fixed term contract or secondment to cover maternity leave.
We are excited to be hiring a new Senior Team Administrator for our Secretariat team which is our centre of excellence for meeting support, note taking and who arrange multi-agency panels to discuss care packages and costings for children and young people.
This varied and interesting role is based in our Reigate office within our exemplary business support service. This role is offered on a hybrid-working basis with the expectation that you will be in the office at least two days per week.
Rewards and Benefits
* 26 days' holiday rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
* Option to buy additional annual leave
* Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
* Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
* An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
* A generous local government salary related pension
* Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
* Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
About the Role
The Children, Families and Lifelong Learning directorate provides a range of highly specialist services to vulnerable children and young people. Services are delivered directly to children and their families within extensive statutory frameworks and staff working in these areas need specialist knowledge in order to deliver effective services to these high risk and high need groups.
This role is based within our outstanding business support service, which underpins the work of the frontline practitioners. This role will work closely with senior management, supporting them with the information required to help them make decisions on the placement and care packages for our looked after children.
As a Senior Team Administrator, your role will be to plan and organise these panels, liaising with professionals both within Social Care and external agencies. You will be required to keep track of information, updating and maintaining spreadsheets and databases, taking meeting notes and subsequently distributing to involved parties, ensuring timescales are met, and providing performance information.
Shortlisting Criteria
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:
* Evidence of efficient and accurate note taking skills using a laptop
* Experience of working with highly confidential information in a customer focused environment and have the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
* A solid background in administration, and experience of working in a busy office environment
* Excellent customer service and communication skills
* That you are confident, organised, and able to implement a proactive approach to your work
* Excellent IT skills and proficient in using Microsoft Office
To apply, alongside your CV, you will be asked to answer the following questions:
* Please outline your administration experience.
* Note taking support to meetings is a large part of this role. Please give evidence with examples of your note taking experience using a laptop.
* Please describe and give examples of how you have maintained good customer service.
* Please describe and give examples of your experience arranging complex meetings.
* Please list the skills and any qualifications you have that are relevant to this job.
Contact Us
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.
For an informal discussion please contact Caroline Raper via email.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 02/02/2024 with interviews to follow.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Our Values
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Our Commitment
Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:
* The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
* The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form
Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
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