Business Services Assistant

Derbyshire County Council; Matlock; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is seeking a committed individual for an administrative support role within the Adult Social Care teams. This varied and fast-paced position requires excellent IT and communication skills, along with the ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines. Benefits include access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Paid travel expenses

Cycle to work scheme

Supportive management and team

In-house occupational services

Derbyshire Rewards discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy office environment.
• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.
• Previous financial experience would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support local social care teams, including note taking at meetings.
• Liaise with internal and external clients and professionals.
• Utilise internal client systems and provide general IT support.
• Perform financial tasks following set financial guidance.

Skills

Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft packages

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to interpret information and analyse data

Understanding of confidentiality, GDPR and Data Protection

Enthusiasm and transferable skills

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Business Services Team for a committed and flexible individual to provide efficient and effective administrative support to the Adult Social Care teams in the High Peak and North Dales area based at County Hall Matlock.

We value your unique skills, knowledge, and experience, so please read the full Job and Person Profile to ensure you submit the best possible application.

You will be joining a friendly team of experienced Business Services Assistants. The role is varied, fast‑paced, and the ability to work as part of a team and meet deadlines is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support local social care teams, including note taking at a variety of meetings.
• Liaise within internal and external clients and professionals.
• Utilise the internal client system and provide general IT support to colleagues.
• Perform financial tasks such as petty cash, debit card holder and using internal financial systems following set financial guidance.

Qualifications

• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft packages.
• Ability to work as part of a team, undertaking a wide range of administrative duties.
• Experience working in a busy office environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.
• Ability to interpret information and analyse data.
• Assisting and supporting with streamlining processes and implementation.
• Understanding of confidentiality, GDPR and Data Protection.
• Previous financial experience would be beneficial.
• Enthusiasm and transferable skills.

Benefits

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• 25 days annual leave per year (rising to 30 days after 5 years of continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata).
• Flexible working.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites.
• Smarter travel scheme, including access to the cycle to work scheme.
• Supportive management and team.
• Access to in‑house occupational services which also includes free eye tests, physiotherapy and counselling.
• Derbyshire Rewards – offering hundreds of discounts and cashback.

If you would like to know more about Derbyshire County Council please read the information provided.