Administrator
| Posting date: | 27 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £23,114 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 May 2024 |
| Location: | Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3JY |
| Company: | Suffolk County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 14820 |
Summary
- Suffolk County Council – Bury St Edmunds Children's Home - Hybrid
- £23,114 per annum (pro rata)
- 18.5 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Permanent
We have a new opportunity to join the Suffolk County Council (SCC) Residential Children’s Home Service as an Administrator working from our children's home in Bury St Edmunds. This is your opportunity as a professional and committed individual to join our friendly team which is focused on providing support to young people in residential care.
The overall aim of Suffolk County Council’s children’s homes is to provide a safe, nurturing, caring and homely environment for each child, where issues and concerns affecting their past, present and their future can be positively addressed and supported.
- Do you have recent experience in financial processes, procurement, and recruitment?
- Would you like to work in an incredibly varied, challenging and rewarding role?
- Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children living in Suffolk?
Your role and responsibilities
As a key member of the home's team, you will play a vital role in providing financial and administrative support to ensure efficient operations. Working closely with the manager, you will monitor finances and contribute to developing practices, systems, and procedures that drive continuous improvement within the home. You will be a go-to resource for guidance and assistance on administration and finance processes, navigating a dynamic and fast-paced environment with confidence. Additionally, you will provide essential administrative support to the Children's Home operational team, collaborating with the Home's Manager and the Business Support Assistant Manager to maintain critical management information for the Head of Service. Your contributions will be instrumental in streamlining operations, promoting financial responsibility, and supporting the home's leadership in delivering exceptional care.
You will need
- a good working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and finance
- ability to manage your own time and workload to meet challenging deadlines. To work confidently under your own initiative and work independently to resolve a range of issues
- good communication and IT skills, with an ability to contribute to a team approach
- a keen eye for detail and accuracy
- to contribute to improving systems both in the Home and across the service.
You will be required to attend a Warner Interview for this position as part of the recruitment process.
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
Bury St Edmunds Children's Home is mixed-gendered, for up to 5 children aged 8 - 17 years old. We provide support for the children in our care to achieve the best possible outcomes in all aspects of their lives, including education, health, and social and fun activities, as well as supporting them to build positive and appropriate relationships.
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
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Lesley McCarthy by calling (01284) 741348 or emailing lesley.mccarthy@suffolk.gov.uk or Jo Smith by calling (01473) 264494 or emailing jo.smith@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 a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the JPP.
- You should use the Supporting Statement template.
- Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.
Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at 03456 014412 or recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk
Closing date: 11.30pm, 12 May 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
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 more!
If you would like to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Working for Suffolk County Council pages (www.Suffolk.gov.uk/careers).
- £23,114 per annum (pro rata)
- 18.5 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Permanent
We have a new opportunity to join the Suffolk County Council (SCC) Residential Children’s Home Service as an Administrator working from our children's home in Bury St Edmunds. This is your opportunity as a professional and committed individual to join our friendly team which is focused on providing support to young people in residential care.
The overall aim of Suffolk County Council’s children’s homes is to provide a safe, nurturing, caring and homely environment for each child, where issues and concerns affecting their past, present and their future can be positively addressed and supported.
- Do you have recent experience in financial processes, procurement, and recruitment?
- Would you like to work in an incredibly varied, challenging and rewarding role?
- Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children living in Suffolk?
Your role and responsibilities
As a key member of the home's team, you will play a vital role in providing financial and administrative support to ensure efficient operations. Working closely with the manager, you will monitor finances and contribute to developing practices, systems, and procedures that drive continuous improvement within the home. You will be a go-to resource for guidance and assistance on administration and finance processes, navigating a dynamic and fast-paced environment with confidence. Additionally, you will provide essential administrative support to the Children's Home operational team, collaborating with the Home's Manager and the Business Support Assistant Manager to maintain critical management information for the Head of Service. Your contributions will be instrumental in streamlining operations, promoting financial responsibility, and supporting the home's leadership in delivering exceptional care.
You will need
- a good working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and finance
- ability to manage your own time and workload to meet challenging deadlines. To work confidently under your own initiative and work independently to resolve a range of issues
- good communication and IT skills, with an ability to contribute to a team approach
- a keen eye for detail and accuracy
- to contribute to improving systems both in the Home and across the service.
You will be required to attend a Warner Interview for this position as part of the recruitment process.
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
Bury St Edmunds Children's Home is mixed-gendered, for up to 5 children aged 8 - 17 years old. We provide support for the children in our care to achieve the best possible outcomes in all aspects of their lives, including education, health, and social and fun activities, as well as supporting them to build positive and appropriate relationships.
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
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Lesley McCarthy by calling (01284) 741348 or emailing lesley.mccarthy@suffolk.gov.uk or Jo Smith by calling (01473) 264494 or emailing jo.smith@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 a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the JPP.
- You should use the Supporting Statement template.
- Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.
Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at 03456 014412 or recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk
Closing date: 11.30pm, 12 May 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
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 more!
If you would like to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Working for Suffolk County Council pages (www.Suffolk.gov.uk/careers).