Business Support Officer (AMHP Hub)

Calderdale Council; Halifax; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Calderdale Council is seeking an organised individual to join the Approved Mental Health Professional Hub as an administrative support. The role involves planning and coordinating meetings, minute taking, and maintaining records to support mental health assessments. This position offers a rewarding environment with numerous employee benefits, promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Employee benefits access

Qualifications

• Excellent keyboard skills and proven minute taking skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload while working in a busy team.
• Strong communication and customer care skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support including planning meetings and events.
• Maintain accurate information on computerised records and systems.
• Produce reports and documents in line with corporate standards.

Skills

Keyboard skills

Minute taking

Communication

Customer care

Job description

Post Ref: CC279

Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.

Do you like a challenge? Are you a good organiser who enjoys working with colleagues to juggle competing priorities and prioritise effectively whilst using your own initiative? If so, this role may be the one for you.

The Approved Mental Health Professional Hub provides specialist assessments under the Mental Health Act 1983 for Calderdale residents at times of mental health crisis, working closely with the Mental Health Social Work Team.

You will be integrated within the Hub to provide a range of administrative support, including planning and coordination of meetings and events, circulating agenda papers, minute taking and ensuring follow up actions are progressed. You will also be expected to maintain up to date accurate information on computerised records and systems to produce reports and documents in line with corporate standards.

The successful applicant will have excellent keyboard skills, proven minute taking skills and be able to prioritise their own workload, whilst working as part of a busy team. Excellent communication and customer care skills are also essential.

Calderdale Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work, they do to improve the lives of people in Calderdale. To find out more about working for us and why it is such a great place to work, look at our Applicant Booklet attached.

Closing Date: 1st July 2025

Interview Date: 15th July 2025

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision (

On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.

Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.

Post Ref: CC279

Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.

Do you like a challenge? Are you a good organiser who enjoys working with colleagues to juggle competing priorities and prioritise effectively whilst using your own initiative? If so, this role may be the one for you.

The Approved Mental Health Professional Hub provides specialist assessments under the Mental Health Act 1983 for Calderdale residents at times of mental health crisis, working closely with the Mental Health Social Work Team.

You will be integrated within the Hub to provide a range of administrative support, including planning and coordination of meetings and events, circulating agenda papers, minute taking and ensuring follow up actions are progressed. You will also be expected to maintain up to date accurate information on computerised records and systems to produce reports and documents in line with corporate standards.

The successful applicant will have excellent keyboard skills, proven minute taking skills and be able to prioritise their own workload, whilst working as part of a busy team. Excellent communication and customer care skills are also essential.

Calderdale Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work, they do to improve the lives of people in Calderdale. To find out more about working for us and why it is such a great place to work, look at our Applicant Booklet attached.

Closing Date: 1st July 2025

Interview Date: 15th July 2025

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision (

On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.

Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.