Business Support Officer (SEN Casework)

Cheshire West and Chester; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Working Rewards Scheme

Job summary

Cheshire West and Chester is seeking an administrator to support statutory functions and the delivery of services for children and young people with an EHCP. The role requires strong administrative experience, excellent communication, and IT skills, with a focus on finance and data management.

The post holder will work from Ellesmere Port office one day per week (Thursday) and can perform remaining days remotely from home. Interviews planned for 26 August 2026 at The Portal, Ellesmere Port.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance and administration.
• Experience with complex data sets and maintaining databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide business and administrative support for statutory functions and delivery of services for children and young people with an EHCP and their families.
• Liaise with SEND colleagues; maintain data records; support MIS reporting and data quality.

Skills

Administrative experience

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Finance experience

Tools

Management Information Systems

Job description

The post holder will provide business and administrative support for statutory functions and the effective delivery of services for children and young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), and their families.

We are seeking applications from highly motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated individuals with strong administrative experience and excellent communication and IT skills. You will bring proven expertise in finance and administration, along with experience of working with complex data sets, maintaining databases, and using management information systems with accuracy and confidence.

Knowledge of current SEND matters and legislation would be an advantage, as would previous experience working within a Local Authority SEND or EHCP team.

• In return, we offer the opportunity to work within a dynamic and supportive team.
• You will also benefit from a comprehensive package of employee rewards through our Working Rewards Scheme.

The successful candidate will be required to work from our Ellesmere Port office one day per week (Thursday). All other working days can be undertaken remotely from home.

Interviews are planned forWednesday 26 August 2026and will take place atThe Portal, Ellesmere Port.