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* 25 days annual leave pro rata, excluding bank holidays
* Opportunity to work within a team across all Children’s Social Care services
* Based at County Hall, Taunton, with flexibility around working hours/days and option for some home working
Key information
* 22.2 hours a week
* 1 year fixed‑term contract
We’re working to improve the lives of children and families in Somerset and you’ll be a key part of that. Your day‑to‑day work will involve:
* Coordinating and supporting a variety of service improvement projects—organising meetings, tracking progress, and ensuring project milestones are met.
* Maintaining accurate project documentation, assisting with data collection and reporting, and helping prepare reports and presentations that drive real change for children and families.
* Collaborating with colleagues across the council and partner organisations, supporting meetings, scheduling activities, and keeping everyone on track.
* Playing a key role in quality assurance—helping to coordinate audits, quality assurance activities, and contribute to evidence‑based improvements in Children’s Services.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
* Experience providing administrative or project support, ideally within a public sector or children’s services environment.
* Strong organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate meetings, maintain accurate records, and manage multiple tasks.
* Confident using digital platforms (such as SharePoint) to update and share information.
* Effective communication skills—able to work collaboratively with colleagues and partners, both verbally and in writing.
* A proactive approach to learning and development, with a willingness to build knowledge of service improvement and quality assurance.
We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team.
Benefits
* Healthy work‑life balance and flexible working arrangements, including the option to work from home.
* Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
* Staff discounts in gyms.
* Employee Assistance for times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
* Auto enrolment onto a generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through an Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
* Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
* My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more.
The salary for this role is £15,593‑£16,885 per annum for 22.2 hours per week.
This post requires a criminal background check via the DBS Disclosure procedure.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Laura Gyles via email laura.gyles@somerset.gov.uk.
We recommend applying as soon as possible. Depending on the level of response, we anticipate conducting interviews ahead of the closing date.
When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.
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