Core Business Support Officer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); West Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council service is seeking a motivated individual for a Business Support role in the Integrated Social Care & Health Centre. The candidate will provide administrative support, manage communication with staff and visitors, and ensure high-quality service operation. Requires 2+ years in a similar role, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and relevant qualifications. Generous terms including annual leave and pension scheme are offered.

Benefits

Good annual leave entitlements

Membership to local government pension scheme

Employee benefits scheme

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in an administrative/business support environment.
• Effective communicator with a range of staff and visitors.
• Ability to manage competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Provide business support for Integrated Social Care & Health Centre staff.
• Undertake necessary admin functions for service operations at high standards.

Skills

Front line service provision

Communication skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Time management

Education

OCR L2 or equivalent in Word Processing

GCSE C or above in English & Maths or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven individual to provide a Business Support function for the Integrated Social Care & Health Centre staff team. This is a 80 bed reablement service that will provide short term care and support to Sandwell residents. You will be required to undertake the necessary admin functions to ensure the service operates to a high standard.

Key Requirements

Able to: provide an effective, efficient and professional front line service; driven and committed to achieving results; use your own initiative and work as part of a team; manage competing demands; a good communicator with a range of staff and visitors

Essential requirements

• OCR L2 or equivalent in Word Processing
• GCSE C or above in English & Maths or equivalent
• At least 2 years’ experience of working in an administrative/business support environment
• Experience of using Microsoft Office applications

Working Hours

• 20 hour post is working 4pm till 8pm Monday to Friday
• 19.5 hour posts are working alternate weekend and one day in the week as detailed below.
• Week 1: Monday 9am till 5.30pm and Saturday 8am till 8pm
• Week 2: Sunday 8am till 8pm and Friday 9am till 5.30pm

Additional Information

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We offer generous terms and conditions including good annual leave entitlements, a membership to the local government pension scheme and an employee benefits scheme.

If you have any queries in relation to the post, please contact Michaela Fanthom on 0121 569 7277.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via email at [e-mail].

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit Sandwell Council recruitment pages.

To apply please download the application and return to: [e-mail]

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