Administrative Assistant

The Inclusion Support Service has a vacancy for an experienced administrator to join a small team supporting the Inclusion Support Services. The role is to specifically support with the administration of Early Years Inclusion Funding and Early Years Inclusion Process. The role is varied including supporting Early Years providers navigate the funding process, processing funding applications, working across payment systems and providing regular reports to support the work of the Early Years Inclusion Team. It will also to provide administrative support to ensure that Early Years Inclusion Notifications are processed in line with our workflow. This post is permanent and is for 26 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

• Excellent IT skills especially a good knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Experience of using technology for data recording and extraction. Experience of other software packages.
• The ability to prioritise workload and work to external deadlines.
• Experience of working in an administrative role within an environment that requires flexibility.
• An ability to work effectively on joint activities with colleagues and /or representatives from partner organisations and agencies.
• Excellent communication skills and experience of dealing with telephone enquiries from a range of service users., While you are working hard, doing your best for the people of Worcestershire, we will do our best to provide an environment that supports and inspires you. Here are some of the top reasons why you should work here.
  
  The work we do at Worcestershire County Council matters! We are there for the most vulnerable people in society who need us the most, we are helping to build a successful and growing local economy, we protect our environment, we improve outcomes for our children, young people and families, and we help ensure our residents are healthier, live longer and have a better quality of life. In short, what we do makes a difference to people's lives!
With so many ways to contribute, the chances are we have a job opportunity that's the career for you.

You'll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage Why work for us? | Worcestershire County Council, so do take a look! Some of these offers include:
• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you're successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.
Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.