Administrative Assistant / Personal Advisor

Bath and North East Somerset Council; Bristol; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Bath and North East Somerset Council is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant / Personal Advisor to support their Children's Social Care Senior Management Team. This role involves diary management, data support, project coordination, and maintaining confidentiality while engaging with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have previous administrative experience and possess strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in administration or PA roles, ideally in social care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational abilities with flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Diary management and arranging meetings.
• Supporting with data reporting.
• Liaising with internal teams, external agencies, and stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Discretion

Education

Experience in administration or PA roles

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management software

Job description

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Administrative Assistant / Personal Advisor, Bristol

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Client:

Bath and North East Somerset Council

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.

Part time Administrative Assistant / Personal Advisor required for four hours per week to support a member of the Children’s Social Care Senior Management Team with admin tasks. This would suit a part time member of staff looking to slightly increase their hours.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Diary management and arranging meetings
• Supporting with data reporting
• Helping with policy research and updates
• Organise and minute meetings, ensuring key actions are followed up
• Liaise with internal teams, external agencies, and stakeholders
• Assist with project coordination and implementation of service improvements
• Handle confidential correspondence, reports, and presentations

About You:

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual who can work both independently and as part of a team. You should have:

• Previous experience in administration or PA roles, ideally within social care or a similar environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with professionals at all levels
• Strong organizational abilities with the flexibility to manage changing priorities
• Discretion and professionalism, handling sensitive information with confidentiality
• Proficiency in IT systems , including Microsoft Office and case management software

If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Felicity Groves, Service Development Manager on 01225 477363 or email [emailprotected]

Interview date: TBC

No agencies please.

About Bath & North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity

We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW

The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Please note th at this role is subject to a Basic DBS Check.

Please note the Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register. This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered.