Directorate:                            People and Communities                  

Starting salary:                       JG4: - £20,092 per annum pro rata

Location:                                 Based in Weston-super-Mare

Hours:                                     18.5 hours per week

Contract:                                Fixed term maternity cover for up to 12 months

Closing date:                          Friday 27 November 2020

North Somerset Children’s Centres, Nurseries and Family Hubs are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Community Services Officer to work across Children’s Centres, Nurseries and Family Hubs in North Somerset. This is a fixed term post, with an anticipated start date of 11^th January 2021, for up to 12 months, unless post holder returns earlier. This post will provide dedicated administrative support to the Children’s Centre, Nurseries and Family Hubs, whom offer support and signposting services for families with children.

You will need:

Excellent communication and customer care skills

A broad knowledge and understanding of administrative systems

To be able to work independently to resolve problems and queries

Previous office and finance experience

You will be:

Dealing with all administrative tasks for the Children’s Centre, Nurseries and Family Hubs.

Working in an environment, where children and families attend

Working in partnership with parents and carers to offer an accessible and welcoming environment

Working as part of the Children Centre, nurseries and Family Hub team, partner agencies and community groups             

Supporting the quality of the Children’s Centres, Nurseries and Family Hubs.

This post is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitations of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

North Somerset Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of our community regardless of age, disability, sex, 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.

Want to know more and apply?

For an informal discussion, please contact Donna Haines 07825 341279 or Visit www.n-somerset.gov.uk/jobs to download an application pack and apply online.

Anticipated interview date:   Thursday 10 December 2020