Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic person to lead and support our Looked After Children Administrative Team. The post is based in Shrewsbury at Coral House. You will be responsible to support the Named Nurse in leading the administrative team and ensuring processes are in place that are integral to statutory health assessments for Looked After Children. We are looking for someone with existing skills and experience in administration to join our team and support the service for Looked After Children across Shropshire and Telford. Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment. Main duties of the job The post will involve leadership within the team, data collation and extraction, general administration duties; including managing enquiries, maintaining databases, using word and excel, using internal digital systems, arranging clinics and liaising with professionals within and outside our organisation to support the health and wellbeing of Looked After Children in our area. The role will offer you the opportunity to communicate with a wide range of people. You will therefore have excellent communication skills. You will be expected to work with confidential and sensitive information in a busy environment. You will be a valuable member of the team and have the confidence to work independently within local protocols and with regard to legislation. You should be computer literate, evidence leadership skills, be able to collate data, be able to prioritise, show attention to detail and have the ability to work as part of the team or self-directed. You must demonstrate how your experience and skills meet the criteria as listed in the person specification in order for your application to be shortlisted. About us Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff. Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve. Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people. Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance. Date posted 23 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 825-6445465-OPS-A Job locations Shropshire Looked After Children Health Team, Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust, Coral House, 11 Longbow Close, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY1 3GZ Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role. Person Specification Training and Qualifications Essential GCSE or equivalent passes in English Language and Maths at C or above - or equivalent qualification/ demonstrable experience. RSA III Typewriting/Word processing qualification (or able to demonstrate equivalent standard). NVQ level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent/demonstrable experience. Experience Essential Practical secretarial/administrative experience Experience of taking notes and transcribing minutes. Experience of using word processing and other office computer systems. Knowledge and Skills Essential Computer literate with experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Good organisational skills; self-starter and able to use initiative appropriately with only little supervision. Ability to prioritise and work on own initiative. Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail. Professional and pleasant telephone manner. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills Person Specification Training and Qualifications Essential GCSE or equivalent passes in English Language and Maths at C or above - or equivalent qualification/ demonstrable experience. RSA III Typewriting/Word processing qualification (or able to demonstrate equivalent standard). NVQ level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent/demonstrable experience. Experience Essential Practical secretarial/administrative experience Experience of taking notes and transcribing minutes. Experience of using word processing and other office computer systems. Knowledge and Skills Essential Computer literate with experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Good organisational skills; self-starter and able to use initiative appropriately with only little supervision. Ability to prioritise and work on own initiative. Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail. Professional and pleasant telephone manner. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust Address Shropshire Looked After Children Health Team, Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust, Coral House, 11 Longbow Close, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY1 3GZ Employer's website https://www.shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)