Administrative Assistant -Appointeeships, Newport

Post No. POSN005066 - Administrative Assistant -Appointeeships

An opportunity has arisen for a full-time position within the Social Services Appointeeships Team based at the Museum and Library building in Newport.

What is an Appointee?

An Appointee is someone who is appointed by the Department for Work and Pensions to act on behalf of vulnerable adults, who lack mental capacity to legally manage their state benefits and pensions.

This is a key post within the team, providing comprehensive support to the Service Support Manager /Corporate Appointee, in the field of Appointeeships. You will be required to assist the Service Support Manager in discharging their responsibilities as the nominated representative for Newport City Council.

You must possess a minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent and have experience of working within a financial and office environment, ideally within Local Government/Social Services. You must also be able to demonstrate considerable experience in using databases, spreadsheets and processing financial data and information.

The successful candidate will need to possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to deal directly with citizens who use the service. Patience, understanding and empathy is key attribute.

We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

Our values - Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together
Ein gwerthoedd - Tegwch i Bawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn Gyfrifol, Gweithio gyda'n gilydd