Business Support Officer

Service Care Solutions - Social Work

Posted 22 days ago, valid for 8 days

Worcester, Worcestershire WR53DE, England

Full Time

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The Worcestershire County Council is seeking a Business Support Officer for the Fostering and Kinship Team on a 3-month contract with potential for extension.
The position offers a pay rate of £17.72 per hour and requires 30 hours of work per week.
Candidates should have strong administrative experience, preferably within children's services or local government.
Key responsibilities include carrying out statutory checks, providing administrative support, and being the first point of contact for service users.
The role necessitates excellent communication and organizational skills, along with the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.

Job Title: Business Support Officer – Fostering and Kinship TeamLocation: Worcestershire County CouncilContract: 3 months initially, with strong potential to extendHours: 30 hours per weekPay Rate: £17.72 per hourWe are currently recruiting for a Business Support Officer to join the Fostering and Kinship Team at Worcestershire County Council. This is a great opportunity to provide vital support to a team working directly with children, young people, and their families. This role requires a flexible and proactive individual with a strong sense of professionalism and a commitment to supporting vulnerable children and families.Key Responsibilities:

Carry out statutory checks including DBS, medicals, and references
Minute team meetings and manage meeting logistics
Provide general administrative support to social workers
Be the first point of contact for service users and partner agencies
Collate and present service performance data
Draft documents, handle enquiries, and support service projects and audits
Support service users in accessing appropriate services

Requirements:

Strong administrative experience, ideally within children’s services or local government
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
Confidence in working with databases and IT systems
Experience of minute-taking and managing professional correspondence

Interested?If you’re passionate about supporting families and making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.Contact Kat at Service Care Solutions on or email your CV to .uk

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