Fixed Term Contract (until 31st October 2026)
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Administrative Officer to join our Children’s Social Care Team. We are looking for people who thrive in a busy working environment to support children, young people and families in the area.
About the role
You will work in partnership with an enthusiastic social work department, across a range of professionals including senior managers, social work practitioners and other administrative staff.
About you
We seek applicants with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, who have a friendly, patient and confident approach with colleagues, other professionals and members of the public, to join our supportive and professional team. You will be able to evidence that you have excellent IT skills and have the ability to quickly learn new software and systems. We are looking for an excellent typist who can take accurate minutes at complex meetings and someone who has transferable skills to organise events, training and conferences.
In addition to these competencies, it is essential for you to be organised and flexible in your approach to meet the requirements of a busy senior management team. You will have an informed and professional manner when dealing with other professionals and young people, and process confidential and sensitive information in line with corporate and national guidelines.
You can expect
* A comprehensive induction
* Regular supervision with your line manager
* Monthly Peer Circles to ensure strong relationships and support between admin colleagues across the teams, and opportunities to share good practice
* Extensive training opportunities, through the council’s training package covering IT skills and Safeguarding and Child Protection courses
* Career development opportunities explored through quarterly PDC’s, for example, apprenticeships, qualifications, shadowing and coaching opportunities
* Good practice to be recognised and celebrated through a quarterly newsletter
Interested to find out more?
If you are interested in this post and require more details after reading the job description or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Alex Hobbs, Business Manager on 01225 396462 or email alex_hobbs@bathnes.gov.uk
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