Job Introduction
A great opportunity for you to join our Business Support team in Burton supporting our Childrens services teams specifically completing administration for our Multi Agency SEND and Inclusion Hubs.
Please note that we are happy for the base for this post to be at either Grange Street, Burton - on - Trent or Springvale, Cannock.
In addition to Full Time applications, we will also accept applications on a part time basis working either:
Part Time Option 1: 5 Mornings or 5 Afternoons
Part Time Option 2: Monday - Wednesday or Wednesday - Friday
Main Responsibility
The main tasks you’ll get involved in are:
- Booking and preparation of meetings, liaising with partner agencies,
- Recording referrals and note taking at meetings
- Producing documents/notes following meetings
- Maintaining electronic records
The work you’ll do is really important because you will contribute towards giving our families and children the right support, at the right time.
This work must be completed to strict deadlines and requires you to have excellent listening and IT skills as well as the ability to work under pressure and produce accurate, quality documents. Team working is also essential. You may be required to work at other local offices or through virtual meeting methods.
You will also be involved in actioning and recording financial payments in line with financial regulations alongside other general office duties.
The Ideal Candidate
We’re all about team work here at Staffordshire so you’ll be the sort of person who can support others and work together to find the best solutions.
You’ll also be:
- Able to work to deadlines so you’ll have good planning and organisational skills
- Be customer focused ensuring you give good service to internal and external customers
- Have IT skills including data input, word processing and the ability to use standard Microsoft applications
- A good communicator with great listening skills
But overall, you’ll pride yourself on always doing your best with a willingness to learn and develop as you work with us. We’ll provide full training for the role so why not get in touch or apply.
For more information about the role please contact: wendy.littlehales@staffordshire.gov.uk
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council:
Our Values:
The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.
Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:
We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.
We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.
Find out more about the benefits of working with us.
Our recruitment process
As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Silver Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
