Service Care Solutions are currently looking for an administrative assistant on behalf of Derbyshire County Council. This position is based within an office in Matlock but there will be the opportunity for hybrid working once you have completed your training. The successful candidate will work in the Specialised Transport section, which procures and manages home to school transport services for students with special needs and disabilities. This front-line service is responsible for organising the transport arrangements for approximately 1700 students with additional needs, to schools and establishments in Derbyshire and further afield.

The successful candidate will support the wider team and work as a team player. They must be able to organise and prioritise their own workload as well as demonstrate administrative and IT competency. They will be effective communicators both in writing and on the telephone. Experience of Word, Excel and Outlook is essential and experience of bespoke IT systems and EDRM is desirable.

What we are looking for from you:

• Experience: Proven experience in a customer-focused environment, with skills in financial monitoring and working across various disciplines.
• Skills and Knowledge: Excellent organisational and communication skills, a strong understanding of data management systems, and proficient ICT skills.
• Personal Attributes: Initiative, attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, ability to work in a very fast paced environment and organise and prioritise tasks, and a commitment to high levels of customer care.

This role is on an initial temporary contract for 3 months with a view to being reviewed for extension following this period. The pay rate for this role is £14.24 per hour and it will be a full time position for 37 hours per week.

The benefits of working with Eilidh at Service Care Solutions:
* You will receive a dedicated and personal consultant with a vast knowledge of social work
* We are a nationwide supplier of Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities which means we have a wide variety of exclusive roles based all over the country
* We provide frequent updates of new opportunities via text and email
* We have an expert payroll service which is processed twice a week

At Service Care Solutions we also offer a £250 bonus for referrals! If you think you know someone who would be ideal for this role and they are placed in the job you will then receive £250 at the end of their probationary period.

To apply for this role, or to refer someone else, then please do not hesitate to contact Eilidh at Service Care Solutions on 01772208964.