Team Co-ordinator (2 Posts)

Two opportunities have arisen within the Business Services Team for committed and flexible individuals to provide efficient and effective administrative support to the Early Help & Safeguarding teams based in the following areas.

The Team Co-ordinator is an integral part of small teams supporting team managers, social workers, practice supervisors, paediatric occupational therapists and community care workers with daily tasks in order to drive the service forward to achieve the best outcomes for young people and improve the operational efficiency and quality of service.

Post 1 - Children with Disabilities Service, based at The Hub, South Normanton, specifically the Paediatric Occupational Therapy Service - 37 hours, permanent.

Post 2 - Safeguarding Service, based at North East Area Office, Clay Cross - 37 hours. Fixed term until December 2025 covering maternity leave.

Can you please state on your application which post you would prefer.

What will I be doing:

• Providing support for operational teams on work processes and systems to ensure quality and standards are maintained
• Using various information technologies, including the use of a case management system
• Undertaking a wide range of administrative tasks, including taking minutes at strategy meetings etc
• Providing high-quality customer service to all internal and external stakeholders
• Provision of support and recording of discussions at regular meetings within the service ensuring action points are noted & prompt secure distribution
• Providing support with building maintenance and health and safety compliance
• Contribute to and facilitate Induction Programme for new staff
• Post 2 - Undertaking financial procedures, monitoring and ensuring compliance

We value your unique skills, knowledge, and experience, so please read the full Job and Person Profile to ensure you submit the best possible application. It's important to detail how you meet the essential requirements in the "Suitability for Job" section on your application form

Skills and Experience we are looking for:

• Experience of working in a customer focused environment
• Excellent planning and organisational skills whilst remaining flexible and supportive to others
• An ability to work as part of a team coordinating a wide range of administrative duties
• Excellent IT skills including the use of Microsoft packages
• A proactive approach to their own and the team's performance
• Excellent customer service skills to build and maintain relationships with young people, Social Workers, Foster Carers and external agencies and partners
• An ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven initiative and judgement to resolve problems independently or through a support team
• An understanding of confidentiality, GDPR and Data Protection

Employees have access to a range of benefits and discounts including:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave per year (rising to 30 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata).
• Flexible working
• Training and development opportunities
• Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites
• Smarter travel scheme including access to the cycle to work scheme
• Supportive management and team
• Access to our in-house occupational services which also includes free eye tests, physiotherapy and counselling
• Derbyshire rewards - offering hundreds of discounts and cashback

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If you require any further information or for an informal conversation, please email [email protected] and your query/request will be passed to the relevant service.

Provisional interview date: w/c 18 November 2024

Interviews may be conducted via Microsoft teams and arrangements will be confirmed with candidates.

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This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.