37 hours per week
This post is on 12-month fixed term basis until 03/03/2026
About Us
Join our dynamic and busy Adult Social Care mental health team! We are dedicated to providing exceptional support and services to our community. We are looking for a motivated and flexible Administrative Officer to be a part of our team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and formulate recording of funding agreements.
- Take minutes for a variety of meetings.
- Ensure confidentiality in all aspects of the role.
- Provide a range of administrative support within the Care Management teams.
- Arrange and minute meetings (virtual, hybrid, and in-person).
- Utilize digital tools including Microsoft 365 and other applications.
- Update and maintain Council systems, including data cleansing.
- Collect, input, interpret, and share data appropriately.
- Facilitate, process, and distribute information (telephone calls, letters, emails, etc.).
- Support financial processes such as purchasing, reconciling using Government Procurement Cards, petty cash, and purchase orders.
- Develop and maintain a generic skill set for use across the directorate and its formal partnerships.
Requirements
- Flexibility and ability to be self-motivated.
- Conscientious and thoughtful approach to work.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Practical experience within an administrative environment.
- Good ICT skills, including use of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams, OneNote).
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Numerate and accurate with attention to detail.
- Understanding of how to deal with customers appropriately.
- Educated to GCSE grade 4 or above or equivalent in English and Maths.
- Level 3 Business Administration or equivalent, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience.
Why Join Us?
This is an interesting and rewarding role where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference. You will be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and encourages professional growth.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Katherine Smith at 01983 821000 or email Katherine.Smith@iow.gov.uk.
Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:
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- Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
- Local Government pension scheme
- Discounted Solent ferry travel
- Island bus network discount
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff parking permit scheme
- Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
- National and local discounts & benefits schemes
- Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
- Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)
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