About us
Vale, Valleys and Cardiff Adoption Collaborative (VVC) is one of five regional Collaboratives which form part of the National Adoption Service in Wales. It performs a range of Adoption Agency functions on behalf of Merthyr Tydfil CBC, RCT CBC, Cardiff Council and Vale of Glamorgan Council. The collaborative is responsible for the recruitment and assessment of adopters, the matching and placement of children with adoptive families and provides a range of support services for adopted adults and adoptive families.
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Ambitious: Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open: Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together: Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud: Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
Pay Details: Grade 3, SCP 4, £24,404 (p.a/Pro Rata), £13.05ph
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 18.5
Main Place of Work: Dock Office, Barry
Contract Type: Permanent
Description: To assist in carrying out the business support functions associated with the Collaborative and in developing systems which promote a quality and efficient service.
About you
• At least 2 years clerical experience.
• Experience of maintaining good administrative systems.
• Experience of the application of computer based information systems.
• Experience of working in accordance with financial management systems.
• Experience of minute taking.
• Awareness of the work of Local Government.
• Knowledge of business administration systems.
• Knowledge of the scope and application of computer based information systems.
• Ability to work to deadlines and to prioritise work.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and work on one's own.
• Ability to motivate others and to promote effective team working.
• Ability to respond to customers of the service in an efficient and professional manner.
• Sound verbal and written communication skills including ability to minute meetings and to provide accurate records.
• Good organisational skills and ability to co-ordinate tasks and people.
• Good IT and keyboard skills including the full range of Microsoft Office.
• Minimum of 4 GCSE’s or equivalent.