Job Details

Hours of work: 37 hours per week Working pattern: Full-time Fixed term for twelve months

Closing date: Sunday 07 May 2017

For an informal discussion, please contact Stacey Quanstrom or Samantha Edwards

About the Role

Our administrators play a key role in supporting the Council - helping us provide a better service to the people of East Sussex. It’s fast-paced and varied, but we’ll make sure you get all the training and support you need to succeed.

This role will be to support the post adoption team in the smooth running of the service and. The successful applicant will need to have administrative experience and the ability to prioritise and keep to strict deadlines.

You will need the skills to liaise with a service users, a variety of professionals and other agencies at the forefront of our service, be a good communicator with strong MS Office skills and a real passion for delivering excellent customer service. In return for your commitment, we offer on going training and development opportunities.

Additional Information

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

Equal Opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.