Description Job Title: Safeguarding & Legal Intervention Administration Assistant Salary: £26,556 – £28,764 per annum (pro rata to hours worked as part-time) Grade: B Contract Type: Fixed term - 12 month Working Hours: 21 hours per week (Wed, Thurs & Fri) The Administrative Assistant will work within the Safeguarding & Legal Intervention team in Adult Social Care. This team involves the Adult Safeguarding, DOLS and Corporate Appointee teams. The role will be responsible for providing high level administrative support to all three teams. This will include managing calls received to the Safeguarding team; assisting duty workers in ensuring data systems are up to date; assisting Financial Management Officers in managing service user finances; handling sensitive and highly confidential information. Key Requirements: Good knowledge and experience of key computer systems Ability to collate and process financial information and record information clearly Ability to solve problems and use initiative Ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines Knowledge of financial procedures and regulations Ability to deal with sensitive and highly confidential information professionally Experience of dealing with customers and other users of the service Flexible Enhanced DBS check What we are looking for: Please refer to Job Profile DBS Check: Enhanced level is required for this post. Benefits of Working with Us At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Generous annual leave entitlement Local Government Pension Scheme Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable) Ongoing training and professional development Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support Staff discounts and local offers A supportive and inclusive working environment Important Dates Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 11th September 2025 Closing Date (Internal & External): 21st September 2025 Interview Date: To Be Confirmed Additional Information For further details, please contact Leanne Dunnage LDunnage@thurrock.gov.uk 07517 130490, or Sarah Attersall sattersall@thurrock.gov.uk 07592 591209 To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below: Download Job Profile (PDF Document) Application Requirements As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is required for all Safeguarding roles. Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under Miscellaneous Documents as part of your application. If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications. Gaps in Employment Form Gaps in Employment Example