Senior Business Administrator
- Organisation
- East Sussex County Council
- Number of positions
- 1
- Location
- Hastings
- Salary
- £24,703 - £25,545 per annum
- Closing date
- 07/07/2024
- Department
- Children Services
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Work pattern
- Full Time
- Hours
- 37
- Job type
- Administration and Clerical
- Job reference
- orbis/TP/5917/41134
- Job reference
- orbis/TP/5917/41134
- Number of positions
- 1
- Location
- Hastings
- Salary
- £24,703 - £25,545 per annum
- Closing date
- 07/07/2024
- Organisation
- East Sussex County Council
- Department
- Children Services
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Work pattern
- Full Time
- Hours
- 37
- Job type
- Administration and Clerical
Do you want to put your skills to use in a role that supports vulnerable families?
We are looking for a full time administrator to join our busy Children's Services social work team based in Hastings Town Centre.
It's a busy and rewarding role, working in a friendly and supportive team.
On completion of training you would work some days in the office and some days from home on a rota basis.
As a member of the team you will provide admin support to a team of social workers and managers and be responsible for a variety of tasks to assist in the smooth running of the service. This will include processing referrals and initial contacts and uploading information using our client database system, taking complex meeting minutes, data entry, telephone contact with professionals and clients, other general administrative tasks.
It's a fast paced and varied role and we'll make sure that you get all the training and support you need to succeed.
We are looking for candidates who
- Have excellent communication skills to liaise with a variety of professionals and other agencies at the forefront of our service
- Have strong MS Office skills
- Have have a real passion for delivering excellent customer service.
In return for your commitment we offer on-going training and development opportunities.
To apply, select the ‘Apply now’ and complete the application form. The job description and person specification outlines the requirements of the role and provides criteria needed in your application to allow for shortlisting for interview.
Interview date will be on Friday 19 July 2024 via MS Teams.
#Ask me if this can be an apprenticeship
Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training.
If you would like to more about the role please contact Bee Saunders, Office Manager bee.saunders@eastsussex.gov.uk
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
Additional Information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.
Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.
Equal Opportunities
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.
