Children's Services Admin & Safeguarding Coordinator

Milton Keynes City Council; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28 days + bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Family friendly policies

Health cash plan

Bike purchase scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Milton Keynes City Council is seeking a Children's Services Support Officer to provide essential business support across Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub, Early Help and Protection services. You will coordinate statutory meetings, process safeguarding referrals and maintain accurate records.

This nine-month fixed-term role is site-based, 35 hours per week. You will join a dedicated team and support colleagues, with DBS checks required as part of pre-employment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent essential.
• Clear and confident communication for sensitive information.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and ability to learn new systems.
• Well-organised with the ability to balance priorities and deadlines.
• Reliable, respectful and collaborative in approach.
• Willingness to support colleagues and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely business support across Children’s Services.
• Take minutes at complex meetings and follow up actions.
• Plan panels by coordinating diaries and venues.
• Process purchase orders, invoices and financial assessments.
• Act as first point of contact and escalate concerns.
• Induct and support colleagues, temporary workers and apprentices.

Skills

Communication

Organised approach

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Milton Keynes City Council is seeking a Children's Services Support Officer to provide essential business support across Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub, Early Help and Protection services. You will coordinate statutory meetings, process safeguarding referrals and maintain accurate records.

This nine-month fixed-term role is site-based, 35 hours per week. You will join a dedicated team and support colleagues, with DBS checks required as part of pre-employment.