External candidates applying for this role must be a Rochdale Resident who lives within the municipal boundaries of the Borough of Rochdale (i.e where the household pays council tax to Rochdale Borough Council).
About the role
Rochdale Adult Care Service are offering the opportunity for a Business Support Assistant to join our Training, Assurance and Safeguarding (TAS)Team. The post involves working in a fast-paced environment, working within timescales and deadlines while producing work to a high standard.
The role covers a variety of tasks including, uploading documents, responding to queries, taking minutes, inputting information and data on various spreadsheets and case management systems.
About you
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and consistently deliver work to a high standard, this is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in Adult Social Care.
Here are some of the core skills and attributes we are looking for:
Enthusiastic and willing to develop new skills
An effective multi-tasker with excellent organisational skills
Motivated and forward thinking
A team player.
Fantastic interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent ICT skills using a range of packages including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Have a real attention for detail
Be able to maintain accurate and detailed records using both manual and electronic systems.
About us
Salary & Progression: We offer a competitive starting salary and annual incremental progression.
Flexible working arrangements We offer a hybrid working model which allows our staff to work flexibly, with a combination of home and office working.
Working environment: You will be based in the modern and vibrant Number One Riverside, located in the heart of Rochdale, and adjacent to the new Riverside Retail development.
Leave Entitlement: You will be offered a generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays. In addition, our employees annual leave entitlement will increase by an additional 5 days after five years’ service.
Work Life Balance Scheme: We also offer a flexible work life balance scheme allowing staff, at times to incorporate other commitments while meeting the needs of the service.
Team: You will have the opportunity to work across a supportive and friendly team, giving you opportunities to experience new areas of work and develop your skills.
Training & Development: we are invested in our staff and encourage your continued professional development with a range of opportunities and training on offer.
Travel & Accessibility: We are located and easily accessible to nearby transport links to make is easier to travel via metro link, bus and train.
Pension: You will have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
If this sounds like the next step in your career, apply to join our friendly and supportive team to work in a vibrant and creative authority.
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If you would like to discuss the post further, please contact Debbie Stewart on 01706 922930
To apply please upload your CV together with a supporting statement that provides evidence of how you meet the 6 essential requirements of the person specification.
We suggest that when completing your supporting statement, you use the person specification criteria as headings then give a specific example, detailing information on your qualification Please ensure you anonymise your CV and supporting statement.
Please include reference to your qualifications that are specified on the person specification within your application.
External candidates applying for this role must be a Rochdale Resident who lives within the municipal boundaries of the Borough of Rochdale (i.e where the household pays council tax to Rochdale Borough Council).