Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Gwent Safeguarding Board Business Unit. We are looking for a motivated, organized and enthusiastic professional to join our team as a part time, permanent Administrative Assistant.

The Business Unit is hosted by Caerphilly Children Services and is based in Penallta House, Ystrad Mynach. As the role covers the Gwent region, there is the expectation to drive to various locations, across Gwent.

The Business Unit works closely with both the Children and Adult Safeguarding Boards to deliver the multi-agency regional safeguarding agenda. The post holder will provide high quality administrative support to the Boards’ sub-groups, local groups and any other meetings or events that arise from the work of the Boards. A key part of this role will be to provide effective administrative and co-ordination support for multi-agency, regional safeguarding training programmes. We will also require the post holder to provide professional customer service to partner agencies and professionals who approach the Business Unit for advice on the work of the Boards, including accessing the training provided by the Boards.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities