Are you an organised and efficient administrator looking for a new challenge within a supportive and inclusive working environment? West Berkshire Council is seeking a Business Support Administrator to join the Quality Assurance & Safeguarding Team (QAAS), based at Market Street Offices in West Berkshire.
Responsibilities
* Providing administrative support to the Independent Reviewing Officers / Child Protection Chairs, Foster Carer Reviewing Officer and Local Authority Designated Officer in the execution of their roles.
* Tracking statutory completion timeframes and taking action where necessary to ensure these are met within the service.
* Arranging and minuting statutory child protection conferences.
* Producing and distributing the minutes and plans arising from the child protection conferences.
* Arranging statutory reviews for Children In Care and distributing the minutes and plans from the reviews.
* Ensuring accurate recording and maintenance of performance data for the purpose of reports and analysis, including data cleansing activity where inaccuracies are found.
* Collaborating with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the service.
To Excel In This Role, You Should Have
* Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively to ensure statutory timescales are met.
* Excellent attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in all aspects of your work.
* Proficient IT skills, including experience with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to take accurate minutes in meetings.
* Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Good experience of minuting meetings.
Benefits
* Flexible working arrangements to promote a healthy work-life balance.
* Access to a wide range of training, including training specific to working within QAAS and development opportunities.
* Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme for a secure financial future.
* Family friendly policies to support you at every stage of life.
* A range of local discounts for shopping, entertainment, and leisure activities.
* Employee assistance programme to provide confidential support and advice.
* Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per annum (plus public holidays) rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.
Legal Information
Equal Opportunities: The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies. West Berkshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share these values. The role involves regulated activity with children. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check with the relevant Barred List(s). In this post you will be required to maintain continuous registration with the DBS Update Service for the duration of your employment.
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