Job Introduction
Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Team: Inclusion Support Service
Salary: £16,514 to £16,790 per annum
26 Hours per Week
Location: County Hall, Worcester
Permanent, Part-time
The Role
The Inclusion Support Service has a vacancy for an experienced administrator to join a small team supporting the Inclusion Support Services. The role is to specifically support with the administration of Early Years Inclusion Funding and Early Years Inclusion Process. The role is varied including supporting Early Years providers navigate the funding process, processing funding applications, working across payment systems and providing regular reports to support the work of the Early Years Inclusion Team. It will also to provide administrative support to ensure that Early Years Inclusion Notifications are processed in line with our workflow. This post is permanent and is for 26 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
The right candidate will have:
- Excellent IT skills especially a good knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Experience of using technology for data recording and extraction. Experience of other software packages.
- The ability to prioritise workload and work to external deadlines.
- Experience of working in an administrative role within an environment that requires flexibility.
- An ability to work effectively on joint activities with colleagues and /or representatives from partner organisations and agencies.
- Excellent communication skills and experience of dealing with telephone enquiries from a range of service users.
For further information please contact: Louisa Jones, Principal Educational Psychologist & Head of Inclusion Support Services, at LJones14@worcestershire.gov.uk.
Benefits
You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage Why work for us? | Worcestershire County Council, so do take a look! Some of these offers include:
- Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
- Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
- Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
- Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.
Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.
Application Closing Date: Sunday, 3rd November 2024
Anticipated Interview Date: 7th November 2024
