Job Title: Administrative assistant – Wakefield Council Location: Wakefield Families Together Cluster Areas Salary: £15.66 Contract: Full time (Temp 3 months with possible extension) Wakefield Council is seeking a highly organised Administrative Assistant to support our Locality Safeguarding Teams and Family Time Contact Centre. This vital role helps ensure our front-line professionals can effectively support children, young people, and families. You’ll provide a range of admin support including minute taking at multi-agency meetings, managing reception and telephone enquiries, booking rooms, updating social care systems, and handling financial tasks. Accuracy and attention to detail are critical, as much of the work must meet statutory deadlines. You must have strong customer service and communication skills and be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. As this role involves handling highly sensitive and emotive information, a strong understanding of confidentiality and data protection is essential. About the Role As a key member of our Business Support team, you will: Deliver high-quality administrative support to safeguarding and family time services Coordinate meetings, take accurate minutes, manage shared inboxes and bookings Act as a first point of contact for staff, partners, and service users, offering guidance and promoting access to services Organise venues and logistics for famil...