Administration Officer

We have a vacancy within our Youth Justice Service and are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our service.

Excellent communication skills are essential along with the ability to work as part of a team or independently using your own initiative. Duties include – meeting and greeting children, their carers and other professionals, dealing with telephone calls from children and families, internal colleagues and other professionals. You will make room bookings, undertake financial tasks, minute taking at various multi-agency meetings, record court results, and general administrative tasks to support our senior managers and practitioners and other professionals.

Accuracy and attention to detail is essential as all tasks are required to be completed to a high standard.

Due to the nature of this role, it is essential that you are fully aware of all aspects of data protection and confidentiality as you will be working in an environment dealing with extremely sensitive information on a daily basis including information relating to safeguarding and public protection.

Core office hours are 8.30 -17.00 Monday to Thursday and 8.30 -16.30 on a Friday. This post is part of the flexi time scheme.

Suitable applicants will be invited to attend a formal interview.

A standard DBS check and clearance will be required for the posts.

If you would like any further information, please contact Shaun McDonald on 07900 759 875.

What can I expect?

• A competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave
• Hybrid working (subject to role suitability)
• Access to high-quality training programs to advance your career to the next level.
• We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase our pension.
• Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme, and many more

Want to know more?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact.

Name: Shaun McDonald

Tel: 07900759875

E-mail: shaunmcdonald@wakefield.gov.uk

Join us and make a real impact in the community. Apply today to become a valued member of our team!

Safeguarding

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service)

The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.

Probation

In accordance with the Council Probation Procedure, this post is subject to a 6-month Probationary Period.

Fluency Duty

To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), public facing roles will be subject to the Fluency Duty.

Diversity

Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.

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