Operational Support Officer - Coventry, United Kingdom - Coventry City Council

Coventry City Council

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Coventry, United Kingdom

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About the team we are recruiting to

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

Join us at Coventry City Council on our remarkable journey to shape a brighter future for the city's children, young people and families As a 'Good' Local Authority, we strive for excellence and place children and young people at the heart of our practice.

We're seeking individuals who are enthusiastic, flexible, and eager to develop their skills.

In our Professional Support Service, you'll play a vital role, supporting Children's Services on an administrative basis, you'll contribute significantly to Children's Services, ensuring positive outcomes for vulnerable children and families.

Join our passionate and dedicated team, and together, let's make a meaningful impact on the lives of Coventry's children

What is the job role?

We are looking to recruit Operational Support Officer to work in Children's Services Office, based in Moseley Avenue, Coventry the post is for:1 x 37 hours - fixed term contract for 12 months

Have you got extensive administration experience, including Microsoft Office, and have great attention to detail, along with excellent communication skills, then this is the role for you

These roles currently allow for an element of working from home, combined with attending the office, in line with service needs.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who:

Has a flexible approach
Is a selfstarter
Has strong organisational skills and the initiative to prioritise their own workload
Thrives in a busy and diverse environment
Has great attention to detail along with excellent communication skills

Does this sound like you? Then we want to hear from you

Interview and assessment date:
Tuesday 16th April 2024

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.
We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do.

With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

Our Values

Our Values are:

Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.