Care Allocation Administrative Assistant

Your work will involve:

• Working as part of an Multi disciplinary Team
• Updating systems and spreadsheets accurately and consistently
• Working closely with operational teams, providers, commissioners and families 
• You’ll also help support digital developments in the processes

About you

• You’ll be solution-focused, resilient and collaborative, with strong administration skills and a willingness to develop an understanding of adult social care. You’ll feel confident working across professional boundaries. You’ll also need to be:
• organised, methodical and accurate in managing care data
• a strong communicator, both written and verbal
• comfortable working with digital systems and case management tools
• able to build relationships and navigate the wider health and care landscape
• a comfortable multi-tasker able to work under pressure with frequently changing priorities
• able to manage your own workload with excellent time management skills
• agile in your approach to change

If you want to be part of a team that delivers real outcomes for people and ensures care resources are used effectively, we’d love to hear from you.

At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

We: 

• provide essential services that support over 380,000 residents 
• work in partnership to make a real difference 
• value every role and the impact it has on our communities 
• support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive 

You will: 

• be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset 
• have access to a range of benefits and support 
• have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression 

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve. 

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application. 

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement. 

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us. 

Find out more about how to apply.