Admin Support Officer

Job Description

Job title: Admin Support Officer

Company: Hertfordshire County Council

Job description: Job Title: Admin Support Officer -Safeguarding Team West
Location: Apsley, Hemel Hempstead
Starting Salary: £25,545 progressing to £28,770 pa (pro rata for part-time)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: PermanentDiversity: We are an inclusive employer and value a diverse workforceJob Duties:This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator to join our fast-paced adult safeguarding team. We are actively recruiting for an admin support officer to support the adult safeguarding team west based in Apsley, Hemel Hempstead with administration of adult safeguarding cases.You must be a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and organised person, who can ensure consistent high levels of administrative support. You will join a friendly, dedicated, and inclusive support team.You will be the first point of contact for all incoming calls into the team from a wide variety of sources with many differing themes, all of which will require the ability to apply sensitivity and confidentiality.You will arrange Safeguarding meetings, and team meetings on a regular basis, with a key part of the role being minute taking at safeguarding meetings online, and occasionally face to face. This part of the role is crucial to satisfy our regulatory requirements and accuracy of reporting and minute taking is vital.You will be expected to utilise shared data on our client records system and provide general administrative duties supporting the Adult Safeguarding team.You will be working in a fast paced, stimulating environment that will draw on and build on your organisational skills.Your previous experience working in a small, collaborative team is essential as together the team will work towards achieving goals and objectives whilst showcasing your ability to prioritise workloads in an evolving environment.You will be leading on duty, managing an active and busy inbox and portal as well as arranging various meetings working closely with colleagues and external partners and individuals within the community.Social work experience is not required however you must be able to demonstrate a background in providing strong administrative support including minute taking experience. Knowledge of safeguarding is desirable.The successful applicant will be competent in the of use of Microsoft Office Excel and Outlook.If you are resilient and confident in your strong administrative abilities to help support our Safeguarding colleagues, please get in touch!Closing Date: 7th April
Interview Date: 23rd & 24th AprilFor an informal discussion and more information please contact: 07971 491 012Additional InformationBenefits of working for us:

• Flexible Working Arrangements (depending on the role)
• Excellent Career Development
• Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits
• Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions
• Shopping Discounts
• Support Groups & Wellbeing Schemes

Disability Confident: We are proud to be a and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.English Fluency: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).How to ApplyAs part of the application, you will be required to upload your most recent CV ensuring gaps in employment have been addressed and asked to answer the 4 key questions which are located at the end of the advert and a template can be found in the ‘Available Documents’.1.Organisation: How have you organised and prioritised tasks, and been methodical?2.Minute taking: What minute taking experience have you had?3.Team Work: Tell us how you have been a reliable, flexible and supportive team worker and how you have worked collaboratively with colleagues to achieve aims and objectives?4.What experience have you got with different IT software systems and Microsoft packages? (i.e. Excel, Outlook)If you do not provide answers to the questions and upload to your application, your application will be rejected.

Expected salary: £28770 per year

Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

Job date: Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:03:59 GMT

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