Senior Administrative Assistant

Hampshire County Council; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Winchester is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant to support Children's Services. The role involves crucial coordination tasks for child protection, assistance with family support, and managing financial processes. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills, IT proficiency, and effective communication abilities. Flexible working options are available, along with a competitive benefits package including generous annual leave and access to health support programs.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and adaptability.
• Experience handling sensitive information securely.
• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate records and support statutory processes in Child Protection.
• Assist with referrals and maintain data systems in Early Help.
• Manage Care Leaver Funding processes and ensure compliance.

Skills

Child Protection Coordination

Effective communication

IT proficiency

Time management

Job description

Join Hampshire County Council's Children's Services-rated Outstanding by OFSTED-and play a vital role in improving outcomes for young people. As a Senior Administrative Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting critical functions within Children's Services. You'll work closely with social workers, managers, and partner agencies to deliver high-quality administrative support that underpins effective safeguarding, care planning and ensures the smooth delivery of services that protect and empower young people and their families.

What you’ll do

• Child Protection Coordination – ensuring accurate records, scheduling meetings, and supporting statutory processes.
• Early Help Hub Arrangements – assisting with referrals, maintaining data systems, and liaising with professionals to provide timely support for families.
• Care Leaver Funding Support – managing financial processes, tracking payments, and ensuring compliance with policy. Highly organised and adaptable, with strong time-management skills and ability to prioritise under pressure.
• Proficient in IT systems and experienced in handling sensitive information securely.
• Effective communicator, able to engage with diverse stakeholders and demonstrate transferable skills from previous roles. Receive a thorough induction to help you feel confident and prepared in your role.
• Enjoy flexible working options, including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Important

You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role.