Social Work Co-Ordinator

Leicestershire County Council; Burton on the Wolds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a well-organised Social Work Co-ordinator to join the Business Support Team. The role supports colleagues across locality areas and provides backup for urgent day-to-day workloads.

Essential qualifications include GCSE/A Levels and NVQ 2 in Business Administration or equivalent, with strong IT skills (Word/Excel) and proven admin experience. You will prioritise deadlines and work well in a team.

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent qualifications required.
• Experience using MS Word and Excel with basic data analysis.
• Strong organisational and customer care skills with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide back-up to colleagues across locality areas.
• Assist in handling urgent work on a day-to-day basis.
• Produce accurate work to deadlines with numeracy and literacy evidence.
• Work effectively as part of a team and assist in staff management.
• Prioritise own workload and adapt to changing deadlines.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

Data analysis

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team management

Numeracy

Literacy

Education

GCSE / A Levels / Vocational Quals

NVQ 2 in Business Administration or equivalent

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a well-organised and resilient individual to join the Children and Family Services as a Social Work Co-ordinator in the Business Support Team. This role is part of the wider Business Support Service and as such an important part of this role is to provide back up to colleagues across locality areas and to assist in handling urgent work on a day-to-day basis.

• Recognised Academic Qualifications e.g. 'GCSE', 'A' Levels, Vocational Quals, Professional/Further Education Quals in relevant area. NVQ 2 in Business Administration or equivalent. Or equivalent level of relevant experience.
• Good computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, with the ability to use spreadsheets and perform basic data analysis. To give evidence of establishing and maintaining manual and electronic admin systems.
• Excellent organisational and customer care skills with good written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate clearly and accurately by telephone, in person or in writing to a wide range of people (internal and external).
• Experience of working in an administrative, financial and secretarial setting.
• Able to produce accurate work to deadlines and give evidence of numeracy, literacy and statistical analysis skills.
• Able to work effectively as a member of a team and manage staff.
• Ability to prioritise own workload and work under minimum supervision, with a flexible approach to changing deadlines and priorities

About Leicestershire County Council

At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose. For further information on what it's like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following

+ £27,717-29,076 per year