Administrative Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

About Us

Do you want to help us radically change the way we deliver social care?

Join Oxfordshire County Council on an exciting journey towards Delivering the Future Together, our ambitious transformation programme which is enabling us to be an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice. Were seeking the right people who can help us get there while embracing our value of daring to do it differently, as we continue to strive to do better.

In Adult Services, this means we're daring to do adult social care differently by supporting Oxfordshires residents to stay fit, healthy and independent in their communities for as long as possible through a strengths-based approach and least restrictive options. Working with local NHS services, care providers and community and voluntary groups, we make the most of what each of our strengths are, pulling in the same direction, and united by one shared vision.

This means we keep the people we support at the heart of all that we do. And that works.By listening to people and building on the positives in their lives, we can work collaboratively to help them live the lives they want with the right support around them.

It is something we call the Oxfordshire Way and we cant do it alone our proactive, positive approach to social care gives everyone the opportunity to make a bigger difference.If were doing a good job, we dont stand still were ambitious and were always striving to do better; its in our DNA.

About the Role

We are recruiting for two positions: one full-time (37 hours) and one part-time (18.5 hours).

We are a diverse team of passionate professionals; we are dedicated and privileged to support individuals experiencing a mental health crisis in Oxfordshire. We uphold social justice and equality, protect and preserve individual rights while ensuring individuals needs are at the centre of all that we do.Our team of AMHPs come from a variety of professional backgrounds (social work, nursing, Occupational Therapy and Psychology). We are committed to ensuring every member of our team feels valued and supported.The team culture focuses on a shared vision of delivering high standards and innovation in service development. The administrative staff play an important and active role in the success of the team.

Our admin staff play a pivotal role in achieving a objectives and high quality service they are usually the first point of contact in the service.Therefore, they are skilled in listening, gathering and recording essential information on referrals for assessments under the MHA 1983.They work collaboratively with Approved Mental Health Professionals to achieve prompt and effective service to the people and families experiencing mental health crisis in Oxfordshire. The role is responsible for the data base that supports the work of the service. It contributes to staff induction and training.

Come and join our team and make the difference you aspire to.

About you

The service is busy. Therefore, you will have the ability to work under pressure, and sometimes fast paced. You will be confident and able to use initiative to prioritise tasks using your own initiative. You will support essential administrative tasks required to ensure the smooth running of the service.As first point of contact to the service, you will have social skills that facilitate good working relations with staff within the service and our partner agencies.

You should have previous experience of working in a busy administrative role though not essential. You should have good organisational skills. You will also have affinity for learning and high standards.

Youll bring with you a strong understanding of and respect for individuals qualities, abilities and diverse backgrounds.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Funmi Durodola on 07554103429 or by email to funmi.durodola@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Please note:Applications will be reviewed ahead of the closing date, 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.

Rewards and benefits

Our employment and benefits package includes:

1. 25 days holiday p.a. plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time position)
2. Option to work from home after completing induction
3. Job offers variety of experience, learning and is interesting
4. Friendly and supportive team
5. Regular monthly formal and informal support and supervision
6. Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employers contribution of up to 19.9%
7. Staff discounts - You'll have access to a range of discounts on goods and services including rail travel
8. Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme

Ourcommitment 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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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxfordshire County Council

Address

Abbey Centre, Audlett Drive, Abingdon

OX14 3JD

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)