Request for Support Assistant - Weybridge, United Kingdom - Surrey County Council

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Job Introduction

The starting salary for this role is £23,675 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week.

This role is a 6 month Fixed Term Contract/Secondment.

Are you enthusiastic and resilient with a passion for providing excellent customer service?


We have an exciting opportunity to work in our Children's Request for Support Team that could be just what you're looking for This role is based at Dakota, 11 De Havilland Drive, Brooklands in Weybridge with the opportunity to work from home part of the week following the induction period.


About the Role


The Request for Support Team is part of Surrey Children's Services Single Point of Access (C- SPA); the 'front door' to Children's Services.

You will be working in a fast-paced environment, where the diverse experience and backgrounds of children and families are recognised and respected.


As the public voice of the Council, you will have an extremely important role to play which demands a positive and proactive attitude.

You will provide high quality and efficient support, to enable the smooth running of the Request for Support Team.

You will screen calls from the public and partner agencies, to identify whether they are appropriate, and signpost where necessary.


You will also electronically submit received information into appropriate databases and ensure that information is sent to Children's Services and Early Help teams in a timely manner.


You will be operating in sometimes challenging and emotionally charged situations; therefore you must have the resilience to cope with sensitive and at times upsetting information and be able to prioritise and remain calm whilst working under pressure.

You will have the responsibility to safeguard confidential information and respect the privacy of families.

You will be a highly organised, confident communicator with a professional and flexible approach to your work.

You will have the ability to interact positively with families and professionals by putting them at ease and displaying understanding and empathy.


To be considered for interview your CV and personal statement will clearly evidence:

  • Experience of providing high levels of customer care and professionalism
  • Excellent IT skills and ability to use databases to a high standard of accuracy
  • Ability to work effectively and flexibly and as part of a team, with a strong eye for detail
  • Excellent spoken and written English with effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to travel to Brooklands, Weybridge

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Additional Information
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 3rd August 2023.

This is a 6 month secondment / fixed term contract.


A Basic DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) will be required for this role.


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