At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.
Fixed Term Contract (until 30/10/2026)
The Children’s Quality Assurance and Safeguarding Team are seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant. This is a fixed term post, ending 30th October 2026.
About the role:
The role involves providing administrative support to the safeguarding and quality assurance service which is responsible for safeguarding issues in relation to children, including the oversight and review of children who are deemed to be at risk and subject to a child protection plan and children placed in the care of the Local Authority.
As part of the safeguarding and quality assurance service you will provide administrative support to Independent Chairs and Independent Reviewing Officers, co-ordinate the delivery and review of child protection conferences and support the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) who is responsible for managing allegations against professionals working with children.
The Service is looking for people who thrive in a busy working environment and who can work as part of a team. We are therefore seeking applicants with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, who have a friendly, patient and confident approach with colleagues, other professionals and members of the public, to join our supportive and professional team.
About you:
You will be able to evidence that you have excellent IT skills and have the ability to quickly learn and navigate software and systems. We are looking for someone who is organised, who can take accurate notes at meetings and who is able to prioritise and manage competing demands.
In addition to all these competencies, it is essential for you to be flexible in your approach to meet the requirements of a busy team. You will have an informed and professional manner when dealing with customers and clients, and process confidential and sensitive information in line with corporate and national guidelines.
You can expect:
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A friendly and caring team
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A comprehensive induction
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Regular supervision and support
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Ongoing training and guidance on career development
Higher level IT skills are required for the post and as such there will be an administrative IT test.
Location: Varied Blended working arrangements which include Office (Keynsham, Midsomer Norton and Bath) and Home - given nature of role there will be an element of travel.
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Sarah Hogan, Head of Service, Children’s Quality Assurance and Safeguarding on 01225 395218 or email [email protected]
Interview date: TBC
No agencies please.
- Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
