Business Support Administrator
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- £24,790 - £25,584 per annum
Fixed Term up to 12 Months
About you:
We are looking for someone with good administration and communication skills with a helpful, can-do attitude. Would you like to work as part of a dedicated and friendly Administration team? Do you have an interest in administration and Children’s Social Care?
About the Administration role:
Working within our Digital Transformation and Business Services, the Business Support Administrator is a vital part of ensuring that office functions continue to support our frontline Children’s Social Work Teams to flourish and grow, which is a critical priority for Devon County Council.
Reporting to the Service Support Manager, this role is a key support post, which will require some on site working and some working at home in accordance with business need.
Day to day tasks include:
- Effective administrative support for the smooth running of the office by undertaking a range of administrative support tasks.
- Dealing with enquiries and managing a busy Outlook Mailbox
- Input to our Health & social Care database (formal training available)
- Taking notes at multi agency strategy meetings, using a laptop.
- Providing support and guidance to colleagues, assisting in the creation and reviewing of business processes, policies and procedures and the gathering/interpretation/presentation of basic data, alongside chasing and following up defined actions.
- Supporting the use of technology
About Business Support to Childrens Social Care:
Our aim is to support our busy Social Care Teams to achieve effective and efficient use of ICT and administrative processes that deliver best outcomes for children; including keeping vulnerable children safe; promoting children’s health and wellbeing; delivering social care and a range of other local community services, working together with partner agencies and professionals.
Package benefits:
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible Working Hours (Monday to Friday)
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Development Opportunities
- Perks at Work and Discounts Scheme
- 26 days annual leave per year (rising with length of service) plus Bank Holidays effective from 1 April 2023
For an informal discussion please contact Barbara Rew-Dixon 01392 383000 / barbara.rew-dixon@devon.gov.uk
Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.
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- DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
- Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
- Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
- For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
- We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
- This role requires a DBS disclosure.
Reference: REQ007580
Job Details
- OrganisationDevon County Council
- Work LocationMid DevonDevon
- Work Postcode
EX16 6PP
- Reference
REQ007580
- Occupational GroupAdministrative, Secretarial & Office Support
- Salary Details
£24,790 - £25,584 per annum
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypeFull Time
- Hours
37 hours per week
- Closing Date
24/03/2025
- DBS Check Required
Yes