Business Support Officer

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Worcester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Business Support Officer for their Fostering and Kinship Team. This role is pivotal in providing essential support to a team dedicated to helping vulnerable children and families. Responsibilities include conducting statutory checks, managing meeting logistics, and offering administrative assistance to social workers. The ideal candidate will possess strong administrative skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to confidentiality. Join a passionate team making a real difference in the lives of families.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative experience, ideally within children’s services or local government.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Carry out statutory checks including DBS, medicals, and references.
• Provide general administrative support to social workers.

Skills

Administrative Experience

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Confidentiality Handling

Database Management

Minute-Taking

Job description

Job Title: Business Support Officer – Fostering and Kinship Team
Location: Worcestershire County Council
Contract: 3 months initially, with strong potential to extend
Hours: 30 hours per week
Pay Rate: £17.72 per hour

We 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 01772 208964 01772 208964 or email your CV to [e-mail]