We have an exciting opportunity for a Maternity cover Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) Administration Officer within the Quality and Review Team.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
We are a friendly and welcoming team, based in Stanley. The purpose of the post is to provide dedicated administrative support to the Quality and Review Team to ensure that a seamless service is offered to all service users in Child Protection Meetings and Children Looked After Reviews.
This is a temporary post (maternity cover) working 29.5 hours per week.
Duties will include:
1. Arranging Child Protection Conferences, Looked After Reviews, and other meetings for children’s services;
2. Attending meetings, circulating recommendations/decisions, and writing up and circulating notes following the meeting;
3. Maintaining statistical information and updating computer systems.
This is a very busy but interesting role. You must be able to work under pressure and have excellent organisational skills, communication skills, and IT skills. You must be able to produce high-quality notes of meetings via a laptop, within prescribed timeframes.
The IRO Administration Officers are currently attending all meetings remotely and taking notes via Microsoft Teams. Some work after 5pm may be required.
We encourage you to contact Sarah Sowden via email at Sarah.Sowden@durham.gov.uk or telephone 03000 268299 for an informal discussion about this role.
WHAT WILL I NEED?
You should have NVQ Business Administration Level 2 or Relevant Equivalent Qualification.
Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.
REWARDS AND BENEFITS
We offer generous rewards and benefits that are designed to help you perform at your best:
* Competitive salaries and 27 days holiday per year rising to 32 days after five years of continuous local government service.
* Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
* Excellent work/life balance through schemes including job sharing, compressed hours, and flexi-time (allowing up to 13 flexi days per year).
* Hybrid working (home and office working).
* Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Plus, top-up options - Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for members of the LGPS.
* Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme.
* Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching, and mentoring.
* Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers).
* Discounted DCC gym membership.
* Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause.
* Trade Union membership.
* A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing.
Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions. Take a closer look: Rewards and Benefits
HYBRID WORKING
Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part-time roles and arrangements are at manager's discretion; alternatively, you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise that a diverse, talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.
We are committed to ensuring that our employment policies and processes are fair and equitable to all. We welcome job applications from everyone, and successful candidates are considered only on their skills and ability to do the job.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and provide support throughout the recruitment process.
Take a closer look: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
INTERVIEWS
It is anticipated Interviews will be held week commencing 20th January 2025.
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver, or a veteran.
HOW TO APPLY
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal.
Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.
If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact the Recruitment Team via email RecruitmentResources@durham.gov.uk or telephone 03000 26 27 27 selecting option 3 for Resources.
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