Overview
We would like to appoint an experienced Administration Officer with a passion for Childrens Services. If you would like to contribute towards making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people in North Tyneside, then we would like to hear from you.
North Tyneside delivers some of the most effective services to children and young people, which are recognised locally, regionally and nationally. To help us continue delivering the most effective services we require an Administration Officer who will work with Senior Manager for Quality of Practice & Standards, and other colleagues within this service area to ensure that our administration processes contribute towards sustaining high quality provision. The role will also contribute towards innovation and continuous improvement in service delivery.
Responsibilities
* Minute/note taking
* Processing orders for goods and services
* Processing invoices for payment
* Inputting data to databases
* Contributing towards performance monitoring processes
* Diary management
* Booking rooms for meetings
* Collation and distribution of Agenda
* Communicate effectively with other administrative support within the service
* Organisational skills
* Organisation of LADO meetings, minute taking and distribution.
* Collating of performance data.
* Business support for our ASYE programme, including updating portal, tracking payment information and liaising with outside partners and internal finance colleagues.
* Business support for our Practice Development Team, including tracking development activity and maintain spreadsheets to monitor our offer across the service.
Safeguarding and other requirements
The nature of the role will mean you will have access to sensitive information about children and their families. A high level of discretion, a working knowledge of information governance concepts and the ability to maintain confidence are essential requirements of the post.
Flexible working
Applications based upon flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be given full consideration.
Contact
For an informal conversation regarding the vacancy, please contact: Carrie Barron. Note: email address removed for privacy in this sanitized version.
Disclosure
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, and an Enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.
Why North Tyneside Council?
Our People First strategy is our promise to make North Tyneside Council an exceptional place to work, where everyone can thrive and flourish. A place where people want to work, where joining our team is an exciting prospect, staying with us feels like a great decision, and building your career at North Tyneside Council is a natural progression.
As part of our People First strategy, we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our success and the well-being of our employees and residents. Our goal is to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued.
Together, we\'re crafting a workplace that\'s built on our values and a shared commitment to making a difference. If you are passionate and committed about making a difference and want to work somewhere where you can make positive change, we will provide the right environment for you to excel.
Alongside our People First strategy, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures and guidance. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody’s business.
Reasonable adjustments
Require a reasonable adjustment? If you feel a reasonable adjustment will provide additional support in both the recruitment process and within the workplace, please indicate this to the hiring manager on your application. Declaring a reasonable adjustment will not subject you to any form of discrimination when determining which applicants are successful for interview and employment with us.
Carbon Net-Zero 2030 Action Plan
Our Carbon Net-Zero 2030 Action Plan: In 2019, North Tyneside Council declared a climate emergency. This declaration set a target to reduce the carbon footprint of the council’s operations, and the borough, by 50% by 2023 and to align to the Government’s net zero target of 2050. We recognise the significant role we can play in the borough in helping to limit climate change, but we can’t do this alone; we need help from all our residents, businesses, voluntary and community sectors and of course all those who apply and work for us. Together we can make North Tyneside a sustainable place to live and work for everyone in the borough. To learn more about Our Carbon Net-Zero 2030 Action Plan, click here.
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