Social Work Team Resource Officers

We are currently looking to recruit Social Work Team Resource Officers on fixed term contracts for up to 12 months. These administrative posts form part of our Business Support Teams located in Exeter, Totnes and Barnstaple. This is an agile-working role, with a mix of working in the office and working from home.,

• You will be using a laptop and various internal systems and Microsoft packages to conduct your role.
• You will be working in an 'agile' way - some home working and some office-based work.
• Drafting & responding to emails.
• Note taking at virtual TEAMS meetings (typed).
• Uploading/downloading evidence to/from internal systems.
• Inputting data into spreadsheet/word documents.
• Supporting a manager and group of Social Workers with social care documents & administration.
• Providing direct support to Team Managers.
• Supporting with health assessment paperwork.
• Supporting with completion of applications for passports & driving licences.
• Supporting arranging medical assessments.
• Supporting with arranging transport for children & families.
• Supporting with preparing paperwork for children moving into care.
  
  Able to use a laptop (TEAMS/Outlook/Calendars/Microsoft Edge/Excel/Word). Basic Training will be provided.
• Previous office/administration role experience.
• Positive & enthusiastic attitude towards learning and supporting your colleagues.
• Sense of humour.
• Some experience of note taking (typed) at meetings or willingness to learn the task.
• Good communication skills & the ability to build good working relationships with team members and wider colleagues.
• Ability to plan workload for the day and be adaptable when service needs might change.
• Ability to think on your feet and work with colleagues to resolve problems.
• Remain calm and resilient under pressure.
  
  Are you looking for an admin role where you can make a difference? Are you looking to be part of a flexible and supportive team? Do you have a positive and enthusiastic attitude towards learning, and are proactive and willing to help and support others? If the answer is yes, then we have an exciting opportunity for you!, DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working- The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.