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Woolwich, London, SE18 6HQ

Casework Support Officer

Royal Borough of Greenwich
£34,416
Part-time
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Royal Borough of Greenwich: Casework support officer Scale 6 Fixed term/ Secondment opportunity- 3 months Up to 21 hours per week Are you an aspiring administrator with local government experience and looking for variety and a new challenge? Royal Greenwich is proud to be a borough synonymous with first class modern services. A world heritage site, our communities are vibrant and diverse, and our elected members are ambitious to realise the potential of the borough whilst working within a challenging financial environment. The job Royal Borough of Greenwich are seeking a dedicated and organised caseworker to join the Leader of the Council's Office as part of a small team. The team supports the Leader and Deputy Leader in supporting residents in Greenwich. This role will be based in Woolwich Town Hall and offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives. If you have excellent communication skills, enjoy problem-solving, and have a passion for public service, we would love to hear from you. The vacancy is for up to 21 hours per week, with some flexibility as to how worked across the week. The majority of your time will be office-based, with some flexibility for home working. Applicants should be highly literate, efficient, and personable, with a good telephone manner. They should also be well-organised, have strong attention to detail, and demonstrate a genuine commitment to serving residents in Greenwich. This position would suit someone with previous experience as a caseworker or office administrator although applications will be considered from those without specific casework experience should the person specification be met. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Responding to enquiries from constituents and progressing casework. Ensuring casework is dealt with promptly, sensitively, and accurately. Logging cases, monitoring progress, and ensuring all identified actions are completed. Maintaining accurate and confidential records, ensuring compliance with data protection legislation. Handling a large volume of casework, drafting responses to constituents, gathering relevant information, and liaising with the team or external organisations to resolve cases. The ideal candidate will demonstrate: Excellent written communication and organisational skills. Strong time management, prioritisation, and multitasking abilities. The ability to work effectively as part of a small team. A drive to play a part in delivering the missions set out in Our Greenwich If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Rewards and Benefits of working for us: Commitment to provide development opportunities to staff Agile working 28 days annual leave, rising to 31 days annual leave after 5 years' service. Excellent pension scheme Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential Annual season ticket loan Cycle to Work Scheme Childcare Scheme Hybrid working arrangements Closing Date: 23rd December Interview date : 30th December (via teams) Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.
Expiry date: 23/12/2024
Casework Support Officer
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Royal Borough of Greenwich
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£34,416
Job Type
Part-time
Location
Woolwich, London, SE18 6HQ
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