We are looking for a well organised and self-motivated person to join the Business Support Team and fill this vital role supporting Independent Reviewing Officers within the Quality Assurance, Reviewing & Safeguarding Service (QARSS).
This is one of our business critical, frontline safeguarding services, a key priority for Devon County Council.
You will need to have good communication and interpersonal skills. You will be able to quickly respond to changing priorities whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail and possess excellent administrative and organisational skills to undertake tasks across the full range of business support activities.
The post is predominantly organising Child in Care meetings within statutory timescale, along with all post administrative work which included the distribution of the minutes (please note – there is no minute taking involved in this role).
To be successful you must be able to:
1. Work as a member of a team both within a busy office environment and via Teams
2. Pay attention to detail
3. Communicate effectively
You must also be able to:
4. Input data accurately
5. Process sensitive and confidential information
6. Use initiative
7. Effectively utilise technology and IT systems
8. Have an understanding of Microsoft Office
9. Prioritise your workload
10. Work to deadlines
Why should you choose Devon County Council?
11. Good rates of pay
12. Flexibility with working hours and agile working locations
13. Excellent health & wellbeing culture within the organisation
14. Excellent employee discount scheme – ‘Devon Discounts’ – Accommodation, Food & Drink, Leisure & Transport and more!
15. Cycle to Work Scheme
16. Excellent ongoing internal learning, development & training opportunities
17. Employee Assistance Programme
Interviews will take place on Thursday 13 March 2025, in person at County Hall, Exeter.