Business Support Administrator (Family Placement Team)- 01265

Are you an organised and motivated individual looking for a rewarding administrative role within Children's Services at West Berkshire Council? We are looking for a Business Support Administrator to provide essential business support, reporting to the Business Support Officer, to ensure the smooth operation of our service.

The Role

As a Business Support Administrator, your key responsibilities will include:

• Taking minutes of sensitive meetings
• Processing invoices, making payments to foster carers and petty cash payments
• Processing and handling incoming requests, enquiries, and correspondence.
• Maintaining accurate records, databases, and filing systems.
• Providing administrative support to social workers and managers, such as scheduling meetings, taking minutes, and organising events.
• Collaborating with colleagues to ensure effective information sharing and communication.
• Performing accurate data entry
• Assisting with the production of reports and documents.
  
  

In this role, you will be essential in supporting the delivery of services to children, families and carers, contributing to the positive impact we make in the community.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
  
  

Previous experience in an administrative role is essential with a can-do attitude and a willingness to support colleagues.

West Berkshire Council Offer Excellent Employment Benefits Such As

• Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
• Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
• Generous Local Government pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A range of local discounts
• Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
• You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.
  
  

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you would like to learn more about this role, please contact Alexandra Steward on 01635 503155 email [email protected] or Julie Povey on 01635 503573 or email [email protected].

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Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

How To Apply

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.

West Berkshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share these values. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Successful candidates will be offered employment subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

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