PHN Quality, Education and Safeguarding Support Officer
Devon County Council Posted on 2022-11-18
| Salary | £22,369 – £24,496 a year |
|---|---|
| Location | Hybrid remote in Exeter |
| Type | Full-time |
Job Description
Permanent
Full time 37 hours per week
Do you want to join a service that is innovative, forward thinking, with the focus always being to improve the outcomes for Children, Young People and their families? Then look no further than Devon Public Health Nursing, which is nestled within the stunning scenery of award-winning beaches, vibrant cities and towns and Dartmoor National Trust Park.
We are looking to recruit two experienced administrative support officers to join the new Devon PHN Safeguarding Team as Quality, Education and Safeguarding Support Officers.
Why come and work for Devon County Council?
- Excellent health & wellbeing culture within the organisation.
- Excellent employee discount scheme – ‘Devon Discounts’ and ‘Blue Light Card’ – Accommodation, Food & Drink, Leisure & Transport and more!
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Excellent ongoing internal learning, development & training opportunities.
- Local Government Pension scheme membership.
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) pro rata for PT staff.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Opportunities for promotion and progression within the organisation.
What key tasks/responsibilities will the role involve?
- Able to use a laptop (TEAMS/Outlook/Calendars/Microsoft Edge/Excel/Word).
- Positive & enthusiastic attitude towards learning and supporting your colleagues.
- Good communication skills and the ability to build good working relationships with team members and wider colleagues.
- Ability to plan workload for the day and be adaptable when service needs might change.
- Ability to think on your feet and work with colleagues to resolve problems.
- Remain calm and resilient under pressure.
- Good customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work with sensitive and at times distressing content.
What key tasks/responsibilities will the role involve?
- Using a laptop and various internal systems and Microsoft packages to conduct your role.
- Taking calls from managers, partnership agencies and colleagues.
- Managing shared email mailboxes as well as your own email.
- Updating and managing SharePoint sites.
- Uploading documents.
- Following time sensitive processes.
- Co-ordinating diaries and arranging meetings.
- Taking minutes for meetings and managing Action Trackers.
This list is not exhaustive- please refer to the job description and job specification for further details.
Important information regarding your application:
Part of the application will include you having to type a supporting statement. It is Important that you look at the job description and person specification when typing your supporting statement and provide examples to show how you can demonstrate your skills and qualities. The supporting statement will form a VITAL part of the selection process, including if you will be invited to formal interview stage. Remember to sell yourself!
If you would like to find out more about the role above, please feel free to contact Jules Kitchen for an informal discussion before applying on 07815 024177.
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on ourEquality and Diversity webpages.
- The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
- This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
- Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
- Happy to Talk Flexible Working.
- For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
- This role requires a DBS disclosure.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,369.00-£24,496.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
- EXETER: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Company description:
Make a difference, help people, contribute to your local community. Devon County Council is the largest employer in Devon. As a result, there are a huge range of roles available in many different departments. Whether you’re an experienced lawyer, and admin professional, social worker or engineer – find a job to suit you. Find out the benefits of Working for Devon: https://www.devon.gov.uk/workingfordevon/ Find out the roles available: https://www.devonjobs.gov.uk/
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