Administrator

Ipswich - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Suffolk County Council
Address:Endeavour House Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid
Salary:28598per annum (pro rata for part time)
Hours:18.5 hours per weekflexible working options available
Contract: Permanent

As a modern and effective council we understand the importance of being flexible and well-connected in the ways we work. We focus our ambitions on doing whats right for people our partners and our communities - both now and for the future.

Thats why as one of the largest employers in Suffolk we believe in empowering everyone. Through career variety and collaborative working accessible career paths and professional development.

The support and care we offer encourages and enables you to be the best you can be. To make a meaningful impact on the world around you. To achieve a unique sense of pride in what you do why you do it and where.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

You will be a key member of the Quality Assurance and Practise Development Team (QAPD) comprising of the Principal Social Worker Principal Occupational Therapist and Social Work Practice Leads supporting with tasks and activities to assist the smoothy running of the team.

Although every day could be different the kind of tasks you will be asked to complete may include:

organising QAPD Team Meetings Practice Drop-in Sessions etc including room bookings Teams Meetings arranging equipment inviting attendees collating and circulating meeting papers handouts taking minutes etc
supporting the Principal Social Worker/ Head of Quality Assurance & Practice Development and other Team Members with admin tasks including appointments meetings rotas presentations etc
ensuring that practice information and guidance from the QAPD Team is kept up to date accurate and accessible including QAPD SharePoint Site and IRIS. Including informing document owners when updates required and monitoring quality assurance action as well as supporting creation of various learning materials
supporting the Principal Social Worker/ Head of Quality Assurance & Practice Development and QAPD Team Members with creation of learning materials in various formats
supporting QAPD Team with practice Audits allocating audits on the Case Management System supporting with data analysis and the production of presentations from reports
follow up quality assurance actions and update action plans to reflect progress
monitoring the QAPD team email inbox and provide timely responses or redirection of queries
supporting QAPD team monthly financial forecasting on Oracle
working part time hours over Wednesday Thursday and Friday to compliment the current part time business support officer.

You will need

Knowledge and experience in Business Administration or Customer Services
A good standard of literacy and numeracy
Enthusiasm to be an active member of the team
Motivation to complete tasks to a high standard
A desire to learn and develop
An interest in social care
The ability to work both independently using initiative and creativity as well as together in collaboration with other members of the team

You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (Word).If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

The Quality Assurance and Practice Development Team (QAPD) is dedicated to ensuring that high quality and consistent services are delivered to people supporting the professional development of staff and promoting best practice across Adult Social Care (ASC). They play a crucial role in delivering the requirements of the Quality Assurance Framework and ensuring that statutory requirements are met. The team leads on fostering a culture of continuous and evidence-based learning in innovative and interactive ways ensuring that good practice is shared and celebrated. It is vital that the business support officer is an active member of the team.

Empowering Everyone

Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in ourWorkforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contactFiona Smithfor a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling or emailing

If you want to apply for a secondment read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application.

How to apply

Step 1 -Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).

Step 2 -Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the Person Profile section of the JPP.

You should use theSupporting Statement template.

Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

Please note: Without a supporting statement your interest will not be progressed. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing or calling . If you are invited to the next stage of selection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date:11.30pm 16 November 2025.

Interview date: week beginning 24 November 2025

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

DescriptionSuffolk County CouncilAddress:Endeavour House Ipswich IP1 2BX - HybridSalary:28598per annum (pro rata for part time)Hours:18.5 hours per weekflexible working options availableContract: PermanentAs a modern and effective council we understand the importance of being flexible and well-conne...