Business Support Officer

Barnsley Council; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job description

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Position Details

1. Reference: 50097386
2. Directorate: Children's Services
3. Service: Children’s Social Care & Safeguarding
4. Salary: £25,584 - £27,269
5. Working Arrangements: Agile - minimum 3 days in the office
6. Hours per week: 37
7. Contract: Permanent
8. Closing Date: 23/05/2025 at 23:59

The successful candidate will need to speak English to an appropriate standard and will be required to pass an Enhanced DBS Check. If you have lived overseas in the last five years, additional checks will be necessary.

Role Overview

This role involves facilitating, scheduling, and recording sensitive safeguarding meetings, coordinating statutory information, maintaining records, and managing safeguarding inquiries to support Children’s Services. The post may also support other services across Barnsley.

Applicants should be flexible, team-oriented, and resilient, given the emotionally charged nature of the work.

Benefits and Support

We offer training, development opportunities, and a supportive team environment. Flexible working arrangements can be discussed. For informal inquiries, contact Justine Hibberd at [e-mail] or Vicki Jackson at [e-mail].

Application Support

Please review the attached documents: Job Profile and Exposure Profile. CVs are not accepted. We welcome applicants with past convictions and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process.

About Barnsley Council

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