Admin Support Officer
- Hourly Rate: £14.23 PAYE
- Location: Oxford City
- Job Type: Temporary
An immediate opportunity has arisen for an Admin Support Officer to join the Rough Sleeping & Single Homeless Team within a local authority in Oxford. The role involves providing general administrative and project support, with a focus on the coordination and proactive management of access to supported accommodation under the Oxfordshire Homelessness Alliance.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Manage and maintain comprehensive records of clients requiring accommodation and clients ready to move on.
- Assist in the referral processes required for providers to meet their move-on targets as set in contracts.
- Liaise with partner agencies to ensure actions are completed following panel meetings to facilitate access into commissioned supported accommodation.
- Organise multi-agency case conferences and other events with relevant partners to address issues within service provision.
- Support the team's management and development of commissioned services, particularly in relation to supported accommodation.
- Attend a range of contract monitoring meetings with commissioned services and research best practices to help optimise performance.
- Update databases and record-keeping systems, ensuring efficient coordination for commissioned supported accommodation.
- Provide data and analysis of referrals, acceptances, and outcomes to inform future commissioning and needs analysis for Council strategies.
- Ensure effective sharing of information and work to enable other team members to monitor and manage administration of supported accommodation in the event of absence.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven administrative experience, preferably within a public sector or non-profit environment.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage comprehensive records.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with partner agencies.
- Competency in using databases and record-keeping systems.
- Ability to provide data analysis and insights for strategy development.
- A team player who can support colleagues during busy periods and absences.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate of £14.23 PAYE.
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects within the community.
- Experience working within a local authority and with a dedicated team.
To apply for the Admin Support Officer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.