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Administrative Officer - Children's Social Care Team, Bristol
Client: Bath and North East Somerset Council
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
7
Posted:
12.08.2025
Expiry Date:
26.09.2025
Job Description:
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose: to improve people’s lives.
Fixed Term Contract (for 12 months)
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Administrative Officer to join our Children’s Social Care Team. We are looking for individuals who thrive in a busy environment to support children, young people, and families.
About the role:
You will collaborate with a dedicated social work department, working with managers, social workers, and administrative staff.
Applicants should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a friendly, patient, and confident manner, and the ability to learn new software quickly. Strong typing skills and the ability to take accurate minutes at meetings are essential.
Organization and flexibility are crucial to meet the demands of a busy team. You should handle confidential information professionally, adhering to guidelines.
You can expect:
* Regular supervision with your line manager
* Monthly Peer Circles for support and sharing best practices
* Extensive training, including IT skills and Safeguarding courses
* Opportunities for career development through quarterly PDCs, apprenticeships, qualifications, shadowing, and coaching
* Recognition and celebration of good practice via a quarterly newsletter
If interested, please contact Alex Hobbs, Business Manager at 01225 396462 or email [emailprotected]
Interview date: TBC
No agencies please.
*Note: BANES Council considers internal applicants on the at-risk register before external applicants.
About Bath & North East Somerset Council:
Working here offers an opportunity to contribute to the community and positively impact residents’ lives. Our values guide our service delivery and communication.
Why work with us?
We offer benefits to support fair pay, work/life balance, and professional growth. More info at our benefits page.
Our purpose is to improve lives. Learn about our values at our values page.
We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Details at Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
Flexible working arrangements are supported and considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer. More at Disability Confidence.
This role requires a Basic DBS Check.
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