Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic person to support our Looked After Children Team. The post is based in Shrewsbury at Coral House. You will be responsible for the administrative processes integral to statutory health assessments for Looked After Children.

We are looking for someone with existing skills and experience in an administrative role to join our team and support the service for Looked After Children across Shropshire and Telford.

You will provide a confidential, clerical, typing and administrative service to the Looked After Children team as appropriate for the smooth and efficient running in the office, supporting the team under the supervision of the team lead. 

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job

The post will involve a wide range of general administration duties; including managing enquiries, maintaining databases, using word and excel, arranging clinics and liaising with professionals within and outside our organisation to support the health and wellbeing of Looked After Children in our area.

The role will offer you the opportunity to communicate with a wide range of people. You will therefore have excellent communication skills. You will be expected to work with confidential and sensitive information in a busy environment. You will be a valuable member of the team and have the confidence to work independently within local protocols and with regard to legislation. You should be computer literate, be able to prioritise, show attention to detail and have the ability to work as part of the team or self-directed.

You must demonstrate how your experience and skills meet the criteria as listed in the job description and person specification in order for your application to be shortlisted.

We will offer the right candidate a warm and friendly welcome with a full induction programme, ongoing support and training to further advance your skills and career.

If you would like to discuss this role further or to arrange an informal visit please to contact tus. If you would like to discuss this role further or to arrange an informal visit please contact Danny Buick Named Nurse Looked After Children on 01743 450823.  
  

Working for our organisation

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.

Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.