PHN Quality, Education and Safeguarding Administration Officer (Ref 4110)
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- £22,369 - £24,496 per annum
Work location: Taw View, Barnstaple / County Hall, Exeter / Follaton House, Totnes / St. Michael’s, Honiton - to suit candidate.
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We are looking to recruit an experienced administrative support officer to join the new Devon PHN Safeguarding Team as a Quality, Education and Safeguarding Admin Support Officer.
Why come and work for Devon County Council?
- Excellent health & wellbeing culture within the organisation.
- Excellent employee discount scheme – ‘Devon Discounts’ and ‘Blue Light Card’ – Accommodation, Food & Drink, Leisure & Transport and more!
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Excellent ongoing internal learning, development & training opportunities.
- Local Government Pension scheme membership.
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) pro rata for PT staff.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Opportunities for promotion and progression within the organisation.
What key tasks/responsibilities will the role involve?
- Able to use a laptop (TEAMS/Outlook/Calendars/Microsoft Edge/Excel/Word).
- Positive & enthusiastic attitude towards learning and supporting your colleagues.
- Good communication skills and the ability to build good working relationships with team members and wider colleagues.
- Ability to plan workload for the day and be adaptable when service needs might change.
- Ability to think on your feet and work with colleagues to resolve problems.
- Remain calm and resilient under pressure.
- Good customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work with sensitive and at times distressing content.
What key tasks/responsibilities will the role involve?
- Using a laptop and various internal systems and Microsoft packages to conduct your role.
- Taking calls from managers, partnership agencies and colleagues.
- Managing shared email mailboxes as well as your own email.
- Updating and managing SharePoint sites.
- Uploading documents.
- Following time sensitive processes.
- Co-ordinating diaries and arranging meetings.
- Taking minutes for meetings and managing Action Trackers.
This list is not exhaustive- please refer to the job description and job specification for further details.
Important information regarding your application:
Part of the application will include you having to type a supporting statement. It is Important that you look at the job description and person specification when typing your supporting statement and provide examples to show how you can demonstrate your skills and qualities. The supporting statement will form a VITAL part of the selection process, including if you will be invited to formal interview stage. Remember to sell yourself!
If you would like to find out more about the role above, please feel free to contact Rebecca Cooper for an informal discussion before applying on 01392380426 rebecca.cooper@devon.gov.uk
Please click Apply Now to see the Job Description.
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- 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.
- The Council considers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
- 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.
- Happy to Talk Flexible Working. The role requires a mix of office and home working.
- For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
- This role requires a DBS disclosure.
Job Details
- OrganisationDevon County Council
- Work LocationExeterNorth DevonEast DevonSouth HamsDevon
- Work Postcode
EX2 4QD
- Reference
REQ004110
- Occupational GroupAdministrative, Secretarial & Office Support
- Salary Details
£22,369 - £24,496 per annum
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypeFull Time
- Hours
30 - 37 hours per week
- Closing Date
06/02/2023
- DBS Check Required
Yes