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Team Support Officer OCC616473

Job details

 

Salary range: £26,873 rising to £28,770 per annum

Work location: County Hall, Oxford 

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

Contract type: Temporary for 12 months - maternity cover

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

 

Closing date: Sunday 26th May 2024

ICT assessments: Friday 31st May 2024

Interview date: Thursday 6th June 2024

 

Do you want a rewarding role where you will make a difference? Our business support team is the vital engine of Children’s Social Care. Working together with our dedicated social work teams, we provide essential support for children & families in our community.

 

We are looking for people who want to work in a challenging environment where no two days are the same. If this sounds like you, we have opportunities for you to join our committed team of administrators.

About us

 

We are looking for a Business Support Officer to provide administrative support to our Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), the MASH Team works with safeguarding agencies to identify risks to vulnerable children and adults at the earliest possible point.  

 

About the role

 

The MASH Team receives all new child safeguarding concerns in Oxfordshire, as an administrator embedded within the team will you will supporting a range of business processes to ensure all concerns regarding children and young people are assessed, collate information from a range of agencies for Social Workers to enable Social Workers make decisions to keep children safe.

About you

 

Being able to work in a fast pace environment, managing high volume of work with excellent communication skills, strong IT skills and excellence in customer care will be essential.

 

We have a dedicated training and induction plan for all new starters where we will develop your knowledge, skills and expertise in business administration in order for you to be successful in your role.
 

Rewards and benefits

 

  • Culture of flexible working
  • Technology to support agile working where role permits
  • Up to 31 days 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?

 

Please click here to view the Job Description and Selection Criteria

 

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sharon Walker on 07488 368204 or email sharon.walker@oxfordshire.gov.uk

 

The recruitment process is in two parts; there will be an ICT assessment and an interview following successful outcome of your ICT Assessment.

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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