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Contracts Assistant

Employer:North Somerset Council | Adult Social Services and Housing

Reference:ACON703

Published:Wed 17/03/2010 01:00 AM

Closing date:Thu 25/03/2010 17:00 PM

Working pattern:Full Time, Permanent position

Hours:37 hours per week

Salary:JG5:- £19,621 - £22,221 p.a.

CRB check:Enhanced

Location:Based in Weston Court, Weston-super-Mare

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join North Somerset Council’s Brokerage Team. The Team is responsible for purchasing Home Care and Residential Care for North Somerset Council Social Services and works closely with the Providers to ensure quality of service.

The position is mainly office based but offers the opportunity to visit the users of the service, make office visits to Providers and attend forums and meetings. The ideal candidate would be organised, enthusiastic with the ability to problem solve, prioritise and manage workload using their own initiative.

This post is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitations of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check.

Anticipated interview date: Thursday 1 April 2010

Equal Opportunities

The benefits of working for North Somerset Council:

Final salary pension
Generous holidays
Travel allowances
A strong commitment to work-life balance
All the benefits of a best practice employer
A diverse organisation with opportunities for career development
Flexible working times – including flexi-time, part-time, job share, term-time only

North Somerset Council is an equal opportunities employer

We welcome applications from all sections of our community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, belief or sexual orientation.

North Somerset Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.