Senior Business Support Assistant

Job title:

Senior Business Support Assistant

Company

Surrey County Council

Job description

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• Reference: SCC/TP/287930/2408
• Positions: 1
• Salary: £14,849 – £15,924 per annum
• Category: Administration & Clerical
• Contract type: Secondment
• Working hours: 18 hours per week
• Posted on: 14 January 2025
• Closing date: 4 February 2025
• Directorate: Adults, Wellbeing & Health Partnerships
• Location: Leatherhead, Surrey

DescriptionWe are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.The starting salary for this position is £14,848.50 per annum for 18 hours per week, pro-rata to £29,697 per annum.We are excited to be hiring a new Senior Business Support Assistant to join our fantastic AWHP Team who are currently based in Leatherhead but will be moving to a new location soon. Further information regarding the working pattern can be discussed at interview.The role is available as a 12-month secondment opportunity. Please discuss with your Line Manager before submitting your application.Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days’ holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer’s leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the RoleThis is a new role supporting our Integrated Reablement Service or Supported Living Service who deliver essential care to individuals in their own homes or people who live with a learning disability or autism in Surrey.We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Senior Business Support Assistant to join our AWHP team. This role is crucial in providing comprehensive business support to our regulated services, with a focus on health and safety activities.On a day to day basis you will be involved in the following:

• Coordinating and recording health and safety data
• Monitoring training activities
• Reporting on key performance indicators
• Managing meeting administration
• Supporting operational teams to implement and maintain business records, systems and processes
• Providing cover across other regulated services when required
• Working with others in the service collecting, reconciling, and reporting on performance data

Shortlisting CriteriaTo be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships
• Experience of working in a busy environment providing support
• Competency in a range of IT tools, with experience of interpreting and processing data
• Ability to work towards deadlines
• Willingness to work flexibly and the ability to travel within the county
• Some knowledge of relevant Health & Safety legislation

Contact detailsPlease contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion please contact Chris Whitty.The job advert closes at 23:59 on 4th February 2025 with interviews to follow.We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.An enhanced DBS ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children’s and Adults’ Barred List checks will be required for this role.Our ValuesOur values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organisation. Discover more about .Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description. Our Life at Surrey handbook also attached provides insights of the culture at Surrey and how as a valued employee, you can help shape our Council.Our CommitmentSurrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.Files to download

• Reviewed: 23 Jan 2025

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Expected salary

£14849 – 15924 per year

Location

Leatherhead, Surrey

Job date

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 04:50:49 GMT

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