Role: Administrative Assistant (Temporary)
Location: Northumberland County Council - County Hall Office, Morpeth
Salary: £24,294 per annum
Contract: Temporary (1 month, could get extended)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
About the Role:
Northumberland County Council is seeking a Temporary Administrative Assistant for the Children's Safeguarding Unit. This vital role involves attending and minuting Child Protection Conferences and Cared For Reviews.
Key Responsibilities:
- Attend Child Protection Conferences and Cared For Reviews.
- Take accurate minutes during these meetings.
- Ensure timely and efficient completion of minutes.
Requirements:
- Experience in minute taking (ideal but not essential).
- Ability to work to deadlines.
- Willingness to travel around the county as needed.
What We Offer:
- Supportive team environment.
- Comprehensive training and guidance.
- Consideration for hybrid and home working.
Join our dedicated team and contribute to the important work of safeguarding children in Northumberland!
Northumberland County Council is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals.
Northumberland County Council's Staff Bank provides a pool of highly skilled temporary workers who are looking for a long-term placement, or who want to work flexibly within the council. If a team needs support due to sickness, common staff shortages, or general vacancies, they call upon registered bank members to fill available assignments. These can be filled via a long-term assignment for up to 12 months or on an ad hoc basis.
Benefits of joining NCC's Staff Bank include:
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Career opportunities - Build and increase your employability and professional network with the opportunity to gain fixed term and permanent contracts.
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Try different roles within the organisation to find your fit.
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Develop new skills and enhance current expertise to help supplement your career.
Where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, we may bring the closing date forward. You are therefore advised to submit your completed application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
The Staff Bank is managed by the Temporary Staffing Team, who you can contact via temporarystaffing@northumberland.gov.uk. You will be subject to Northumberland County Council's pre-employment checking process which includes a minimum of 2 references covering the past 3 years, health clearance and proof of right to work in the UK and depending on the assignment you may be required to undertake a DBS check.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here
Alternative application format:
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For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930