Administration Assistant - Care Services - *INTERNAL ONLY* - WMF1430i

Key tasks may include:

• Data Processing
• Drafting letters, reports etc.
• Maintaining databases and spreadsheets
• Ordering of supplies
• General office duties
• Minute taking
• Maintaining filing systems
We are passionate about our customer care, meaning a strong customer focus and a desire to deliver a quality service is an essential part of this role. Please see the supporting role profile and post specification for further details on key responsibilities and criteria required.

Are you enthusiastic, proactive person, with experience in administration? Are you interested in working with Care Services, supporting teams make a real difference to the people they support? We have opportunities available for experienced and enthusiastic Administration Assistants to support our teams, enabling the efficient and effective operation of our Care Services. This is an excellent opportunity for people with strong communication skills, a proactive approach to their work and who are looking for a role with lots of variety. You will need good knowledge and experience using Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint to fulfil this role.

Salary: £23,500 pro rata Hours: 2 x 18.5 hours per week (Full time can be considered if able to travel between areas) Location(s): Ulverston and Barrow We have opportunities to support our teams in a variety of locations, within Care Services. Workbase will depend on area of support, and there will be opportunity to support across teams if you are looking for fulltime hours. Contract: Permanent,
• Excellent training and development offers.
• Flexible working opportunities
• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
• Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms.
• Competitive rates of pay.
DBS This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check. Application and Interview information Please note: Roles will be based within our Care Services teams, working from a number of locations within our Services or local offices. Please include your area/location of interest in your application. Closing date: Sunday 20th October 2024 Interview Date: Wednesday 6th November 2024 This will include:
• Skills task/assessment
• Individual Interview
• Opportunity to speak to recruiting managers and find out more about the role and working within our Care Services
Safer Recruitment At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.