East Sussex County Council
Senior Business Administrator - SPOA
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Are you passionate about providing top-tier support that helps teams deliver vital services run smoothly and successfully? If so, we want to hear from you!
We are advertising for a part-time Senior Business Administrator in the SPOA department in Children’s Services for a 9-month secondment. It is a great opportunity to become a behind-the-scenes fundamental part of children’s lives.
The fastest pathway to Children’s specialist CAMHS support in East Sussex is by calling the SPOA hotline. Come and join the team that gives expert advice in connecting families with the right care within 24 hours.
Role Overview
As a Senior Business Administrator within SPOA, your role involves acting as the first point of contact for incoming calls relating to Child Protection, Social Care, Early Help Keywork, Level 2 Attendance, and CAMHS referrals. You are responsible for triaging initial information, redirecting or signposting enquiries, offering advice, or seeking further guidance to determine the most appropriate response. In addition, you manage emails and process new referrals, creating Initial Contacts in EHM using Liquid Logic. You ensure that all systems and documentation are accurately maintained and kept up to date. A key part of your role also includes liaising with both internal and external colleagues and clients, sharing information as required, and ensuring that all Council procedures are followed correctly.
Requirements
- RQF Level 2 English or able to pass an assessment at interview
- Commitment to developing personal performance and supporting that of the service
- An understanding of Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook and other PC software
- Competent to work on your own initiative and use accuracy and attention to detail skills
- Able to effectively organise and prioritise your own and team workload to meet deadlines
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Application Process
To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.
For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page.
Interviews will take place face-to-face on Wednesday 5 August or Friday 7 August in Eastbourne.
Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.
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For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Jemma Kavanaugh via email on Jemma.Kavanagh@eastsussex.gov.uk.
Diversity and Inclusion
We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage those from groups that are underrepresented in our current workforce:
- Black and ethnic minority backgrounds
- Those who are disabled
- Men
- Those who identify as LGBTQ+
We are working towards recruiting a workforce that reflects our community because we recognise the unique skills, experience, and perspective that each individual brings.
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Additional Information
- Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
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- If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.
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