About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-driven individual who can join our small and friendly admin team to provide excellent administrative skills to the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Team. You will be expected to have excellent attention to detail, the ability to prioritise demanding workload and to be able to work under pressure.
The main focus of this role is to support the DoLS Team; DoLS is a legal process which involves the co-ordination of six assessments for adults who lack capacity and whose care needs are deemed to be depriving.
The tasks involved will include processing referrals; inputting data; checking information against client record systems and co-ordinating the administrative process along with general office duties.
The team is based at Haylock House, Kettering, NN15 6EY, however the role offers a degree of remote working based on NNC Future Ways of Working Strategy. Whilst working remotely equipment required for the role will be provided.
For informal enquiries or a discussion about the job, please contact the Recruiting Manager, Tracie Dron on 07912187296.
Interviews will be held in person at Haylock House, Kettering on Thursday 23rd November.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Our benefits
We offer:
- a competitive salary
- a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
- opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
- generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
- agile and flexible working arrangements to help you with a healthy work-life balance.
About us
We are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country. Our vision for North Northants is to be 'A place where everyone has the best opportunities and quality of life'.
Our priorities are:
- helping people live active fulfilled lives
- caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities
- enabling a thriving and successful economy
- leading on a green and sustainable environment
- ensuring our communities are connected so they can shape their lives and where they live
- providing modern public services
Our values, as chosen by our staff, are - Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive and Trustworthy.
Your differences make us different - Achieve Together.
We are undertaking consultation with the Trade Unions on terms and conditions and the future NNC pay structure and during this time are appointing new employees on interim spot salaries. You will be advised of the outcome and any impact on your role once this work is complete.
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