AddressPost No. SS1413 - Administrative Assistant - Appointeeships
An opportunity has arisen for two full time positions within the 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 of Work and Pensions to exercise on behalf of vulnerable adult’s, 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 to discharge his responsibilities as the nominated representative for Newport City Council.
You must possess a minimum of 5 GCSE’s or equivalent and have at least three years’ experience of working within social care and in a financial and office environment. 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 inter- personal skills and be able to deal directly with citizens who use the service. Patience, understanding and empathy is a key attribute.
We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or 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 the minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.
Our values – Courageous, Positive and Responsible
Ein gwerthoedd – Dewr, Cadarnhaol, Cyfrifol
