Job description

About

At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a good work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices and hybrid working opportunities, allowing you to work in the office and from home.

We are looking for a part-time Administrative Assistant to join our Children's Social Care team.

About you…
You will be a motivated professional who excels in both teamwork and independent work. This role requires strong communication skills to effectively engage with both internal and external stakeholders. A proactive attitude and keen attention to detail are also essential for success in this position.

About the team…
You will join our close-knit, friendly and hardworking administration team, known for its dedication and commitment. The work involved is highly confidential as we are part of the Children’s Social Care department. You will engage closely with colleagues within the children's teams as well as with external agencies, handling sensitive information with care and discretion.

This is a part-time role, for 18.5 hours per week, over two and a half days.

Key responsibilities...
As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for:

the processing of invoices within an electronic CRM
communicating with internal and external stakeholders
handling and processing of information
being the first point of contact for Children's Social Care's finance
and other administration related tasks
Our benefits…
25 days* increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.
The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.
Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.
Local government pension scheme.
Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)
Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.
Sports and Social Club.
Staff dental and health plans.
Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.
Supermarket discount.
*(pro rata for part time)

Our values
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.

Interview date
Interviews will be held week commencing 7th April 2025.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

Want to ask us a question?
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:

Name: Matthew Robinson (Matt)

Job Title: Administration Services Manager

Phone Number: 01344 358082

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