Administrative Assistant - Family Hubs

Job Description

Salary: £25,731 - £27,870 per annum (pro rata as part time)

Grade: B

Fixed Term Contract to 31st March 2026

18.5 Hours per Week

To be the first point of call for all visitors to the Family Hubs/Children's Centre. To create a warm, welcoming and friendly atmosphere that will encourage people to use the Family Hubs/Children's Centre and to provide information services in the 0-19 (up to 25 if SEND) wellbeing model. To encourage Families to engage in Family Hubs/Children's Centre Services within the 0-19 wellbeing model. To undertake administrative duties as required. The post holder may be required to work in any locality.

Key experience and skills required

• Experience in clerical duties is essential and of working families.
• Ability to use computer-based systems including Microsoft Office and Management Information Systems that will provide a variety of statistics, reports, monitoring and data to meet requirements and needs where required.
• Effectively support all Family Hub staff to secure service excellence and work in a helpful and courteous manner.
• To be organised, an effective communicator and work as part of a team.
• Demonstrate resilience, flexibility and the ability to be responsive to the day to day needs of the service.
• To undertake admin duties as required by the Family Hub/Children's Centre Manager and Family Hub/Children's Centre Lead.
• To participate in relevant meetings/attend training as required and ensure Health and Safety requirements for the premises and staff are met in line with Thurrock Council Policies and Protocols.

Qualifications essential to the role:

• Experience in clerical duties essential and of working with families.
• Ability to use a variety of computer packages.
• Valid UK driver's licence and use of car.
• Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this post.

Advert Closing Date:

• Redeployment Only: 23rd February 2025
• Internal & External: 9th March 2025

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

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About Us

Why Thurrock?

Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.

Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.

Our location

Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Staff benefits

We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council