Health and Social Care Integration Project Support Officer

at  Luton Borough Council

CONTRACT TYPE: PERMANENT

Are you a highly organized professional with a passion for supporting vital health and social care initiatives? Do you thrive in a multi-agency environment, working alongside senior managers to deliver key projects that make a real difference? If so, Luton Council is looking for you!
As a Health and Social Care Integration Project Support Officer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the integration of health and social care services across Luton. Working within a small team, you will provide essential administrative and project support, ensuring that strategic groups are well-organised, informed, and equipped to make impactful decisions. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of projects that directly benefit the community.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience: Proven experience in providing administrative support to senior managers, strategic groups, and in a multi-agency environment.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with a diverse range of people.
• IT Proficiency: Advanced computer literacy, including Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Organisational Ability: Demonstrable ability to manage multiple work streams and meet strict deadlines.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships and networks with individuals and organizations.
• Integrity: Lead by example, promoting ethics, integrity, and the elimination of bias, while supporting the Council’s values.
• Education: GCSE or equivalent education/experience, with full knowledge of administrative procedures equivalent to Level 3.

ABOUT US

Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administrative Support: Provide comprehensive administrative support to senior managers and strategic groups, including organising meetings, preparing, and circulating papers, and taking accurate minutes.
• Project Support: Assist in the coordination and management of multiple work streams, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work in a dynamic, multi-agency environment, fostering strong relationships with various stakeholders to achieve common goals.
• Confidentiality: Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion.
• Communication: Utilise your excellent verbal and written communication skills to develop positive relationships and demonstrate tact, diplomacy, and empathy.
• Organisation: Exhibit exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with precision and attention to detail.
• Independent Working: Operate independently with minimal supervision, prioritizing and managing your workload effectively.
• Financial Support: Provide financial administrative support, including managing cost centre budgets.