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 the role
We are looking for a Team 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. The MASH Team receives all new child safeguarding concerns in Oxfordshire, as an administrator embedded within the team you will be 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.
Being able to work in a fast-paced 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.
Our Organisation is 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 this commitment.
Work location: County Hall, Oxford – There is the ability to work in an agile manner with the requirement to go to County Hall a minimum of once a week.
Working Pattern: 37 hours a week Monday – Thursday 8.30 am – 5.00 pm Friday 8.30 am – 4.00 pm.
The interview process is in two parts; there will be an ICT assessment and an interview following successful outcome of your ICT Assessment.
ICT Assessments: Friday 22nd November 2024
Interviews: Thursday 28th November 2024
For further information or an informal discussion please contact
Maddie Cole on 07511867314 or email Maddie.cole@oxfordshire.gov.uk
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.
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