Job Description Are you an experienced administrator? Are you looking for your next challenge and want to make a meaningful impact to vulnerable children and young people’s lives? Then we’ve got the perfect job for you! We’re looking for a Business administrator to join our Children’s Services team in East Sussex, supporting the Looked After Children (LAC) service. If this sound like something you can do, we want to hear from you! Please read more and start your application today! The Business Administrator position is based in Lansdowne Secure Children’s home, one of only 14 in the England & Wales, located in Hailsham East Sussex. As part of our expansion plans, we are seeking a dedicated Business Administrator to support the day-to-day administrative duties of the home. This role will also involve ad-hoc tasks that contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the service, enabling our team to deliver exceptional care to some of the most vulnerable children. Administrative support plays a key role in helping teams deliver their services efficiently and effectively. Business Administrators provide essential assistance to ensure that customer and client enquiries are handled promptly, accurate records are kept, and colleagues receive the support they need to perform their roles successfully. As a Business Administrator, you’ll gain an understanding of the team’s services and the impact they have on people’s lives. Working collaboratively is essential—you’ll need to anticipate and respond to the needs of team members, whether they are based in the office, working remotely, or out in the community. The people we are looking for in this vital position will have: RQF Level 2 English or able to pass an assessment at interview Ability to effectively prioritise a diverse workload to meet deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to communicate effectively to a range of people, including the ability to converse at ease with customer and provide advice in accurate spoken English Ability to work in a team and maintain team connectivity when working remotely with an understanding of confidentiality. Working knowledge of using email and word processing software such as Microsoft Office. It is vital that all staff fully understand and undertake their role with professionalism and in accordance with the safeguarding policy and procedures. We take our safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously and expect those working with our children to maintain high standards of vigilance, respect, reporting and professional curiosity at all times. You will be given extensive training and ongoing support to fully undertake this part of your role and as such will be held to high standards to help keep children safe. To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information. For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page. Interviews will be held in person within two weeks of closing date in Lansdown Secure Children’s Home, Hailsham. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details. Lansdowne Secure Children’s home is one of only 14 in the England & Wales and is a modern, state of the art building with excellent and diverse facilities. Join us to become a vital part of East Sussex County Council’s unique family and really make a difference. We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page. For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Hannah Jones - Hannah.JonesCS@eastsussex.gov.uk 'There are a whole range of different skills people can bring to the role. I find the work very rewarding and enjoy the variety this type of work brings.' - Gary, Day Service Support Worker For putting my skills to good use, I choose East Sussex! About Us Additional Information This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad. Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.