Job Description
About you:
Would you like to work as part of a dedicated, dynamic, flexible and friendly team?
Do you have an interest in administration and business support?
We are looking for someone with good communication skills and a helpful, can-do attitude.
Benefits:
- 21 days annual leave rising incrementally to 29 (plus 2 statutory days over the Christmas Period, and Bank Holidays);
- Flexible working hours (Monday to Friday);
- Local Government Pension Scheme;
- Development opportunities;
- Perks at Work and Discounts Scheme;
- Employee Assistance Programme.
About the role:
The successful applicant will be working within our Quality Assurance Improvement Team (QAIT). The Business Support Officer is a vital part of a team who implement the quality assurance framework for all adult social care services within the Devon County Council area, supporting both in house and external providers to flourish and grow, which is a critical priority for the Council. Reporting to the QAIT Manager, this role is an exciting and challenging key support post.
Day to day tasks include:
- Actively promoting and facilitating the continuous improvement of quality and performance;
- Supporting QAIT in all administration functions including organising meetings, booking rooms, sending invites and agendas;
- Attending meetings to take notes / minutes and update all relevant documentation such as action plans;
- Managing QAIT generic emails, actioning and signposting as appropriate;
- Progress chasing Project Managers and Theme Leads to ensure progress remains on track;
- Providing reports to support the development and production of qualitative and quantitative data within their locality to inform risk profiling, service prioritisation and reporting / analysis, linking with colleagues in Social Care Commissioning in relating to commissioning strategies, service planning and contract monitoring;
- Support the QAIT in their role of maximising safety and minimising risk through continuous quality;
- Support to the QAIT Managers and Seniors;
- Support the use of technology.
About Quality Support to Adult Social Care:
Our aim is to support our busy Social Care Teams to achieve the best outcomes for the adults, including: keeping vulnerable adults safe; promoting health and wellbeing; delivering social care and a range of other local community services; and working together with partner agencies and professionals.
?For more information about this role, please view the Job Description.
If you are interested in this position, please apply today and we look forward to receiving your application.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires a DBS disclosure.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £23,369.00-£26,317.00 per year
Benefits:
Company Pension
Flexible Schedule
Store Discounts
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Due to COVID-19 you may be required to work remotely
Work remotely:
No |