PA to Group Management Team - Integrated Adults and Social Care Services
We’re looking for a Personal Assistant to the Group Management Team to fill a newly created post; Interested?
We believe in putting people at the heart of everything we do and to make Gateshead a place where everyone thrives. We want it to be a great borough, with vibrant communities, where businesses can grow, residents feel supported and live fulfilled lives.
With a newly appointed Chief Executive, it’s an exciting time to be joining Gateshead Council.
So, if you care about “doing the right thing” and want a role where you’re recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself, then keep reading as you’re just what we’re looking for!
The team…
Following a recent review of our Business Support Teams within our Integrated Adults and Social Care Services, we have created an additional Personal Assistant post to help us ensure we are able to meet growing demand and deliver the best possible outcomes for our residents of Gateshead. The new post will sit within our newly created Business and Assurance team.
About the role…
Reporting to the Team Lead, you will work within a fast-paced environment; working both independently and as part of a wider team. You must have good organisational skills, a proven ability to self-start, and be able to prioritise your own workload and work to tight deadlines.
Experience of providing either secretarial or business support is integral to the role.
People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council, and we value every employee. We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.
So, are you ready to make a difference and join our team?
A bit about Gateshead Council…
We’re truly committed to providing our residents with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver on this commitment. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills, and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.
What’s in it for you?
Well, there’s so much on offer and here’s just a few of the highlights!
1. You’ll be paid a competitive salary of £28,624 - £31,067
2. You can save for your future by enrolling in our generous pension scheme
3. You’ll have access to great health and wellbeing support, including discounted membership to GO Gateshead Leisure Services and the ability to use our cycle to work scheme
4. We’ll give you access to a Co Wheels vehicle for work use, saving your petrol costs and wear to your vehicle
5. A generous annual leave package of 28 days, increasing to 30 days following 5 years’ service. You can also purchase up to 10 days extra leave via our Annual Leave Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
6. We’ll give you the chance to take advantage of various offers and discounts on shopping and household spend; including O2, Virgin Media and Dell
7. Access to a generous flexi time system with the opportunity to take 2 flexi days per 4-week flexi period, depending on the needs of the service.
8. We offer hybrid working, allowing colleagues to work remotely where appropriate if they wish to do so
9. A robust Workforce Development offer with loads of opportunities for learning to progress your career and to enhance your knowledge in specific areas.
Adult Social Care at Gateshead Council offers the chance to progress in a variety of roles across the service.
It’s time to apply!
We’re delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please take a look at the full job profile. It’s important that you read it in full and check that you meet the essential criteria, because when we start choosing people to come and meet us we’ll be checking to ensure that they meet the essential criteria as set out in the job profile.
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