Nts Business Support Officer - Ashford, United Kingdom - Kent County Council

Kent County Council

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Ashford, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Here at the Reception and Safe Care Service for KCC Integrated Children's Services, we receive and respond to all requests for support at an intensive level or above, ensuring that these are passed on to the most appropriate service for ongoing support and intervention.

We are currently looking for a full time, permanent Administration Officer to join our busy and fast-paced team.

Ensuring unaccompanied asylum-seeking children transfer from the care of Kent County Council to the care of other local authorities under the National Transfer Scheme (NTS) in a safe and timely way is a critical function of the Reception and Safe Care Service (RSCS).

You will assist the Service's NTS Co-Ordinator ensure the smooth running of the NTS in Kent, taking a proactive role in its day to day functioning.

We are looking for someone who possesses excellent IT and problem-solving skills and is confident in dealing with professionals and members of the public on the telephone.

You will be required to deal with highly sensitive and confidential information.

This is a challenging, varied and exciting role that requires multi-tasking and a good eye for detail whilst working under pressure in a fast-paced office environment.

The Offer:
A starting salary of £20,595 with performance related pay increases

Option to enrol in the Local Government Pension scheme with KCC contributions totalling 21.3%

26 days paid annual leave per year (rising to 28 after 5 years' service) + bank holidays + a concessionary day

Staff discounts on a range of leisure products and services through our Kent Rewards programme

Access to a range of KCC staff groups providing support and development opportunities to staff across our diverse workforce

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position.

The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements.

The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Contact Details
For more information regarding this role, please contact Charlotte Tanner

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