Business Support Manager

Vale of Glamorgan Council; Barry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional adoption collaborative in Barry is seeking an experienced Administrative Officer to assist in operational delivery and manage business support functions. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of clerical experience, effective administration skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Candidates should possess NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and have excellent communication and IT skills. The position is permanent with a salary range of £32,597 - £36,363 pro rata.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years clerical experience is essential.
• Experience of developing and maintaining good administrative systems required.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize workloads.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Regional Adoption Manager in operational delivery.
• Manage business support functions with efficient secretarial support.

Skills

Clerical experience

Administrative systems management

Staff supervision

Office management

Data reporting

Financial management systems

Computer systems knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Education

NVQ Level 3/A Level/Equivalent

Job description

About Us

Vale, Valleys and Cardiff Adoption Collaborative (VVC) is one of five regional Collaboratives which form part of the National Adoption Service in Wales. It performs a range of Adoption Agency functions on behalf of Merthyr Tydfil CBC, RCT CBC, Cardiff Council and Vale of Glamorgan Council. The collaborative is responsible for the recruitment and assessment of adopters, the matching and placement of children with adoptive families and provides a range of support services for adopted adults and adoptive families.

Ambitious

Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.

Open

Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.

Together

Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.

Proud

Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

https://www.adopt4vvc.org/en/Home/Home.aspx

About The Role

Pay Details: Grade 7 SCP 20- 25 £32,597 - £36,363 Pro Rata £16.90 - £18.85 Per Hour Salary on appointment will depend upon qualification and experience as determined by the appointing officer.

Hours of Work / Working Pattern

37

Main Place of Work

Dock Office, Barry

Permanent

To assist the Regional Adoption Manager in the operational delivery of the Vale, Valleys and Cardiff Regional Adoption Collaborative ensuring effective and efficient service delivery.

To manage the business support functions ensuring the provision of efficient secretarial and administrative support to the Collaborative.

About You

What You Need:

• A minimum of 2 years clerical experience.
• Experience of developing and maintaining good administrative systems.
• Experience of staff supervision.
• Experience of office management.
• Experience of collecting and reporting data.
• Experience of maintaining financial management systems.
• Awareness of the work of Local Government.
• Knowledge of Social Services administrative systems.
• Knowledge of the scope and application of computer based information systems.
• Awareness of the aims of the National Adoption Service and Regional Collaboratives.
• Ability work under pressure and prioritise Workloads.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and promote new ways of working.
• Ability to motivate staff and promote effective team working.
• Ability to respond to customers of the service in an efficient and professional manner.
• Ability to develop systems to report upon the performance of the Collaborative to the Regional Adoption Manager and to ensure effective running of the service.
• Sound verbal and written communication skills including ability to minute meetings and to provide reports.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to co-ordinate tasks and people.
• Excellent IT skills including the full range of Microsoft Office.
• Good keyboard skills.
• NVQ Level 3/A Level/Equivalent

Additional information

DBS Check Required

Enhanced

For Further Information

Angela Harris, 01446 706152 / [e-mail]

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.