[Internal] Business Support Officer - Children and Families

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join the Council's Business Support Unit. The successful applicant will work as the leader of a Business Support Hub, ensuring efficient, effective, and professional administrative support is provided to the teams in Children Services supporting the children and young people of Torfaen. font-size:12pt">The role will be at the heart of Children Services, working with a range of colleagues both internal and external agencies. Candidates will be based within the Children & Family Hub and support the daily administrative functions associated with all aspects of Children Services. font-size:12pt">You will be required to undertake a variety of tasks including word processing using Microsoft Office packages, minute taking, Subject access requests, professional checks, data entry work on various software systems (full training will be provided), finance and purchasing functions. font-size:12pt">We are looking for team players who have the skills and experience to be able to work flexibly and prioritise and manage several tasks within a busy fast-paced office environment. font-size:12pt">Qualifications / Experience:

NVQ Level 3 in Administration, Business, IT (or a minimum of 18 months equivalent experience).

Good IT skills with the ability to use Microsoft Office.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

A 'can do' attitude to work and be a strong team player.

Ability and confidence to liaise and communicate with colleagues, general public, professional officers and external organisations, including the negotiation of deadlines as necessary. font-size:12pt">If you are seeking an exciting challenge, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enjoy taking on new tasks, can embrace flexible approaches and can utilise your initiative to prioritise and deliver workloads, please contact Andrea Taylor, Team Leader, on 01495 766672 or email andrea.taylor@torfaen.gov.uk for an informal chat. In return we can offer a great opportunity for you to develop your skills in all aspects of business support and knowledge and development of childcare practice.

You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview: How to apply Guidance for applicants Torfaen County Borough Council.

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.

Rydyn ni wedi cofrestru fel Cyflogwr Hyderus o ran Anabledd, ac ymrwymo i gyflogi a datblygu gyrfaoedd pobl anabl. Mae ein Cynllun Gwarantu Cyfweliad yn gwarantu y bydd pobl ag anableddau yn cael eu gwahodd i gyfweliad, ar yr amod eu bod yn bodloni'r gofynion hanfodol ar gyfer y rôl. Os oes gennych gyflwr iechyd, os ydych yn niwroamrywiol, neu'n defnyddio Iaith Arwyddion Prydain, a hoffech drafod addasiadau rhesymol, cysylltwch â'r rheolwr recriwtio. Gallwn weithio gyda chi i drefnu addasiadau os ydym yn gwybod pa ofynion sydd gennych, cyn i chi gyflwyno'ch cais, sefyll prawf neu ddod i gyfweliad.