Hybrid Administrative Officer – Children's Services

Hampshire County Council; Havant; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured EAP

LGPS pension

Flexible hybrid working

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is recruiting an Administrative Officer for its Social Work teams in Havant. The role focuses on delivering essential administrative support to frontline safeguarding and welfare activities, with diary management, documentation, and confidential handling of information.

The post offers hybrid working, a 30-hour week, and a permanent contract. Benefits include a robust pension, generous leave, and access to wellbeing resources for staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Extensive administrative experience and strong organisational skills.
• Proficiency in IT and digital systems, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptable and resilient, able to work under pressure and manage priorities.
• Commitment to inclusion, diversity, and organisational values.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative and scheduling tasks including diary management and meeting coordination.
• Prepare and maintain documentation such as reports, correspondence, court documents, and records.
• Handle confidential information with discretion as first point of contact for queries.
• Support financial and logistical processes, including invoices, payments, and transport for families.
• Facilitate effective communication with social workers, partner agencies, and families for casework support.

Skills

Administrative experience

IT & digital systems

Excellent communication

Adaptable & resilient

Diversity & inclusion values

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hampshire County Council is recruiting an Administrative Officer for its Social Work teams in Havant. The role focuses on delivering essential administrative support to frontline safeguarding and welfare activities, with diary management, documentation, and confidential handling of information.

The post offers hybrid working, a 30-hour week, and a permanent contract. Benefits include a robust pension, generous leave, and access to wellbeing resources for staff wellbeing.