At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people s lives. An opportunity has arisen for an experienced full time Administrative Assistant to join our friendly Family Support Plus team, which is part of our Children s Social Care service. We are looking for people who thrive in a busy working environment. About the role: The role is primarily based in Charlotte Street, Bath plus 1 day a week in Civic Centre, Keynsham and the opportunity to work from home. The postholder will working alongside our Administrative Officer to support the team of practitioners and managers in the smooth running of our services: Family Group Conference (to empower families to deal with difficulties they are experiencing) New Way (for families experiencing domestic abuse) Stepping Stones (to help parents reduce the impact of their mental health on their children) Footprints (offering support to parents of children who no longer live in their care) About you: We seek applicants with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, who have a pleasant, patient and confident approach with colleagues, other professionals and members of the public, to join our supportive and professional team. You will be able to evidence that you have excellent IT skills and have the ability to quickly learn new software and systems. We are looking for an excellent typist who can produce professional letters/reports and a good eye for detail when inputting information onto the system. In addition to all these competencies, it is essential for you to be organised and flexible in your approach to meet the requirements of a busy team. You will have an informed and professional manner when dealing families and professionals, and process confidential and sensitive information in line with corporate and national guidelines. You can expect: A comprehensive induction Regular supervision and support Ongoing training and guidance on career development A friendly and caring team Higher level IT skills are required for the post and as such there will be an administrative IT test. If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what s involved, please contact Freyja Baber, Team Manager Family Support Plus by emailing freyja_baberbathnes.gov.uk or Lesley Craddock, Administrative Officer Consultancy Team by emailing lesley_craddockbathnes.gov.uk or telephone 01225 396433. Interview date: TBC No agencies please. About Bath & North East Somerset Council. Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services. Why Bath & North East Somerset Council? We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity We are a Dis ability Confident Employer find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs. Please note that this role is subject to a Basic DBS Check.