This role has a starting salary of £26,777 per annum based on a full time 36 hour working week. We will consider part time applicants also.
We are excited to be hiring a new Team Administrator to join and support our fantastic Speech and Language Therapy Team. We are passionate about improving the speech, language and communication skills of children in Surrey to ensure that no one is left behind.
The team is divided into four quadrant teams who are located at either:
- Woking (North West and South West teams)
- Dakota, Weybridge (North East team)
- Woodhatch, Reigate (South East team)
The successful candidate can be based at any of the three locations and the role is open to hybrid working which means that although you aren't required in the office 5 days a week, there will be some office based days.
You will receive support from a Senior Team Administrator already established within the Speech and Language Therapy 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 team
The Speech and Language Therapy Team sits within the Children, Families and Lifelong Learning directorate and works closely with other teams supporting children and young people in schools and colleges in Surrey.
We are a large team of over 150 Therapists and Therapy Assistants. Our team purpose is to support the wider workforce to enable?schools, families and parents help?children?reach their communication?potential. We achieve this through assessment and?intervention, and by equipping families and?professionals with the skills and resources to?work together to help and support children and young people?with SLCN.
We are committed to being a fair, compassionate and inclusive service that genuinely values difference, makes everyone feel safe and that they belong. Through responsive, respectful and supportive relationships with children, families and professionals, we seek to understand the views, perspectives and experiences of those we work with and to empower others to support children and young people be their best selves.
We work with children and young people, parent carers, education settings, health, social care and the voluntary sector in a proactive and preventative manner to respond to concerns at the earliest possible time recommending approaches and interventions that have been proven to promote all aspects of learning, wellbeing and inclusion. We know that by developing the skills, knowledge and resilience of those who work or care for vulnerable learners we can together make a real difference enabling children and young people to go on to lead independent and fulfilling adult lives.
About the role
In your role you will be an integral part of the team undertaking a variety of tasks essential to the smooth running of the team. You will work with the Senior Team administrator to provide high quality and efficient support to the therapy team to allow the service to improve outcomes for children accessing the service.
You will play a key role in communicating with schools and families and with Team Administrators across other teams in the council to support schools and families. You will be a member of the wider business support community and will develop and grow business support networks. In addition you will receive support and guidance form the Speech and Language Therapy Senior Team Administrator.
Shortlisting criteria
To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following:
- Experience in supporting colleagues within a local authority or similar, relevant field
- Good organisational and administrative skills including effective diary management, proficiency with case management systems and inbox prioritisation
- Experience of maintaining a database through accurate and timely input
- Proficiency in using Microsoft applications, particularly Excel
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including diplomacy and discretion when working with confidential data
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- The willingness and ability to travel to all base locations to meet the demands of the role
Contact us
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 21/06/2024 with interviews planned for week commencing 24/06/2024.
We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.
Our commitment
Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications 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.