Join Hampshire County Council’s Children’s Services—rated Outstanding by OFSTED—and play a vital role in improving outcomes for young people. As a Senior Administrative Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting critical functions within Children’s Services. You’ll work closely with social workers, managers, and partner agencies to deliver high-quality administrative support that underpins effective safeguarding, care planning and ensures the smooth delivery of services that protect and empower young people and their families. What you’ll do: • Child Protection Coordination – ensuring accurate records, scheduling meetings, and supporting statutory processes. • Early Help Hub Arrangements – assisting with referrals, maintaining data systems, and liaising with professionals to provide timely support for families. • Care Leaver Funding Support – managing financial processes, tracking payments, and ensuring compliance with policy. What we’re looking for: • Highly organised and adaptable, with strong time-management skills and ability to prioritise under pressure. • Proficient in IT systems and experienced in handling sensitive information securely. • Effective communicator, able to engage with diverse stakeholders and demonstrate transferable skills from previous roles. Why join us? • Be part of a supportive, collaborative team where your contributions truly matter. • Receive a thorough induction to help you feel confident and prepared in your role. • Enjoy flexible working options and hybrid arrangements to support work-life balance. • Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. • Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We have two roles available, one in Alton and one in Aldershot. Please provide your preference on your application form. Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, therefore the advert may close early. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Other job titles you may be searching for: Administrative Assistant, Administrative Officer, Administrative Support, Administrative Coordinator, Secretary, Administrative Specialist, Business Support, Office Assistant, Personal Assistant, Office Administration, Administrator Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .