Administrative Assistant

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Money Management Team here at Dudley Council.

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Administrative Assistant who is seeking further challenges in their career.

The successful candidates will have experience and excellent communication and IT skills.

The Main Functions Of The Team Include

• To assist in managing the finances of clients under the direction of the Court of Protection
• To utilise current systems for safekeeping of clients monies and or make the necessary arrangements for an approved bank account.
• To maintain annual accounts, collect income and make payment
• To identify loss of potential benefits for clients using current systems and contact the DWP accordingly.
• To undertake visits as required to support the work of the Management of Finances Team, including financial reviews, house clearances, inventories, serving of court orders, registering of deaths.
• To arrange funerals for residents of the Borough who die without family or funds
• To be responsible for the reconciliation and recording of all monies received by the Finance Section.
  
  
  

The ideal candidate will have relevant experience working with Vulnerable adults, though this is not essential, be confident in dealing with numerical data, have strong IT skills and excellent communication abilities. A flexible approach and the ability to adapt to changing priorities is essential.

For an informal discussion, please contact Lindsay Page on 01384 815867 or via email: [email protected]

Please Note, A minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject is required for this post.

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Adults Enhanced DBS Check

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults: Therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and Enhanced DBS Check.

NB. We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications.

So that we can demonstrate Dudley’s commitment to diversity and inclusion and to improve bias in the recruitment process that could create barriers for candidates. Your personal data will be anonymised when you apply, to ensure that you comply with our anonymisation process, please ensure you have removed your name and date of birth from any attachments prior to uploading them to your application.

Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

If you require support completing an online or paper application form and or interview techniques, please contact Dudley Adult and Community Learning on 01384 818 143 or [email protected] who can support with Digital Skills and Job Applications.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via [email protected]

If you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the link below to the WM Jobs Help Page in the first instance https://help.wmjobs.co.uk/

If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via [email protected]

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The Council’s full Privacy and Disclaimer Statement can be accessed on the website at http://www.dudley.gov.uk/

N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications

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About Dudley Council

It’s an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve.

At Dudley Council we have a ‘one council’ ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities.

We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of ‘Forge a Future for all’ www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk

We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves.

In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:

• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark
• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services
• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people
• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums
• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents
• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents
  
  
  

We want to leave a legacy of a better future for the borough that reflects Dudley borough’s potential and harnesses the ambitions of the people we serve. For more information see our Council Plan www.dudley.gov.uk/council-community/plan-policies-and-strategies/council-plan , Dudley Borough Vision for 2030, Forging a Future for All www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk and key information about the borough and its communities at All about Dudley Borough www.allaboutdudley.info

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Website

http://www.dudley.gov.uk/

Telephone

01384 811300

Location

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Council House

Priory Road

Dudley

West Midlands

DY1 1HF

United Kingdom