Team Administrator

The starting salary for this role is £26,777 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week.

This role is a 12 month Fixed Term contract/ Secondment opportunity. The working hours for this role are 9am to 5pm.

We are excited to be recruiting a new Team Administrator to support our Supported Living Services for Adults with Learning Disabilities.

Promoting independence, choice and control for the individuals we support is at the heart of the service. We are looking for team members who are motivated and committed to improving the lives of the people we support in all roles across the team.

Rewards and Benefits

• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependants leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the RoleWe think the biggest selling point for this role is the amount of variety for you to get your teeth stuck into! It will form the perfect foundation for a career in Adult Social Care or administration and will be a great challenge for those who like to try their hand at different skills and develop themselves.

In this role, you primary responsibility is to provide comprehensive support for one of our amazing Supported Living sites. At the site you will assist the vital finance function, ensuring the correct records are maintained for account reconciliation, the ordering of goods and services and cash handling.

Whilst the financial administration will form a large part of the role you will also be asked to assist with more general administrative duties such as taking notes and minutes from meetings and communicating with the relatives of our residents and our various contractors, answering queries and ensuring a high level of customer service.Alongside this, you will also be helping out with some of our HR administration, assisting with processes such as absence recording and payroll transactions.

Shortlisting CriteriaTo be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:

• Ability to communicate with a wide range of people including families of residents, partner organisations and other departments within Surrey County Council
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and prioritise in the context of conflicting demands.
• IT skills and your ability to accurately collect and record data on excel spreadsheet.
• Understanding of the need for confidentiality and requirements of data protection legislation
• Experience of finance systems and Managing Petty Cash.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 13/10/2024 although applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the advert may close earlier if an appointment is made.

Our CommitmentSurrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.