The starting salary for this position is GBP11,621, working 18 hours per week (part-time).
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Administration Assistant to join our fantastic Adult Social Care team at Surrey.
In this post you will be a key member of the team supporting frontline social care practitioners with a variety of tasks. This role will be to primarily support the team with managing and analysing some of our safeguarding data. In this role you will also be undertaking key administrative duties in order to provide support to a dispersed specialised central operational team within Adult Social Care, where supervision at times is off site, as well as dealing with telephone enquiries and wider correspondence as the first point of contact for Surrey residents.
Working in a frontline social care team is fast paced therefore you need to have a flexible, mature approach, be well organised and able to work under pressure, on occasions to tight deadlines. You may be required to travel to other sites in Surrey to support operational functions.
To be considered for shortlisting for this role your application should evidence:
Excellent administrative skillsA passion for customer service and a desire to support both the team and wider Surrey residentsA sound knowledge of IT packages such as Excel, Word, and databasesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsNote-taking and minute-taking skills You will have previous experience of working in a busy office environment and have the ability to work as part of a team, within existing working protocols and procedures whilst being proactive and using your initiative within the scope of the job role.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 29/03/2023 with interviews to follow.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Our Values
Surrey County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.
Benefits
From flexible working to job sharing (where possible) we are committed to providing a healthy work life balance. A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 26 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service, a generous local government salary related pension, as well as the option to join our car lease scheme. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit the advert on the employer site.
Our Commitment
Surrey County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.