Job Description

Job details

Salary range: \xc2\xa324,948 - \xc2\xa326,845 pro-rata, per annum

Work location: Countywide, Oxfordshire

Hours per week: 37 and 18.5 - we are open to discussions about flexible working

Contract type: Permanent

Vetting requirements: This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check

Closing date: Sunday 20th August 2023

Interview date: Monday 28th August 2023

About us

Would you like a career in Business Administration and be part of the exciting changes happening in the Local Authority or are you looking to come back into the workplace after a break away?

If the answer is yes then this is a fantastic opportunity to establish a career within Business Administration within our nurturing children\'s homes.

The available roles are based in our children\'s home across the county.

These jobs are crucial in supporting teams to work effectively to deliver outstanding services to the children we care for in the homes, their families and wider partnerships.

About the role

You will be supporting colleagues in the children\'s homes, social workers, and partner agencies and assisting with the day to day running of the Children\'s Homes. Some of the work that you will be undertaking will be:

• Answering calls and queries,
• booking appointments,
• minuting meetings,
• uploading information in our database,
• creating financial transactions
• tracking health and safety requirements
• supporting the Management Team to meet our Children\'s Homes regulations

We have a dedicated training and induction plan where we will develop your knowledge, skills and expertise in all administrative areas

About you

We are looking for people that are organised, have good ICT skills and can build excellent working relationships with children, professionals and members of the public and will strive to provide efficient and first-class customer service.

These are permanent Team Support Officer and are available across the County. All posts are based directly in the children\'s homes.

If you are an energetic and enthusiastic individual with a passion to pursue a career in business administration, then please apply.

Rewards and benefits

• Culture of flexible working
• Technology to support agile working where role permits
• Up to 31 day\'s holiday p.a. plus bank holidays
• Option to \'buy\' additional holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer\'s contribution of up to 19.9%
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
• Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development

Would you like to know more?

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Claire Lewis, Service Manager, on 07519 667977

Application Procedure

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Our commitment to:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:
Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:
Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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