Senior Administrator

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Job Description

• Suffolk County Council - Bury St Edmunds, West Suffolk House, IP33 3YU - Hybrid
• £26,421 per annum (pro rata if part time)
• 37 hours per week - Flexible working options
• Permanent

We're focused on making a meaningful difference to communities across Suffolk. How? By listening to our people learning from what they say and creating a culture of mutual respect, where everyone works together to achieve great things. As a Senior Administrator in the Safeguarding and Reviewing Officer Service you'll be as keen to collaborate and build a bright future as we are. So, to make a positive impact, connect with us and connect with a fantastic career.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

We require a skilled administrator who is proactive, effective and positive to provide support to our Safeguarding Teams. This is a great opportunity to work within the challenging but rewarding area of Children and Young People's Service.

As part of the Safeguarding and Reviewing Officer business support team you will be responsible for:

• Providing exceptional administrative and minute taking support to the Safeguarding Service countywide which incorporates Children in Care, Child Protection and the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) Service
• Establishing and maintaining necessary administrative systems to efficiently support the Safeguarding Service.
• Day to day management of extremely busy mailboxes and calendars

The role provides a vital support service to the Safeguarding Managers and Independent Reviewing Officers across the County.

You will need

• the ability to take minutes to a high standard
• to deal with sensitive issues on a daily basis and respect confidentiality
• excellent communication skills
• deal with conflicting demands in an extremely busy environment.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

• Provides outstanding business support to a team of Independent Reviewing Officers/Conference Chairs, Safeguarding Managers and LADO's.
• Fast paced job with ever changing priorities
• Great opportunities for in house training and development across all areas of the service.

Empowering Everyone

We're big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We're always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contact Julie Webb (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01284 758813 or emailingJulie.Webb@suffolk.gov.uk.

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).

Step 2 - Click 'Apply Now' to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template.

• Question 1: Provide an example of how you've handled technical jargon or complex topics when taking minutes for a specialised team or service.
• Question 2: How do you manage and organise multiple busy mailboxes and calendars efficiently? Provide an example.
• Question 3: Tell us about a time when you had to learn a new system or database. What steps did you take to learn it? How did you ensure you understood it fully?

Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailingrecruitment@suffolk.gov.ukor calling 03456 014412.If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 23 October 2024.

Interview date: 5 November 2024.

Provisional start date: 12 December 2024.

This authority 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. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid

About Us

As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We're driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.

In return, you'll enjoy:

• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

Plus lots more!

If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).