Senior Business Support Officer - Oxfordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership

Oxfordshire County Council; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive and organized individual to join their team as a Senior Business Support Officer. This role involves managing daily operations, ensuring effective communication with partner agencies, and maintaining confidentiality in handling sensitive information. The ideal candidate will possess advanced communication skills and a strong understanding of safeguarding principles, contributing to the wellbeing of children and families in Oxfordshire. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of safeguarding principles.
• Experience in a safeguarding environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the business unit.
• Provide efficient minute taking and appointment scheduling.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Office Management

Safeguarding Principles

Education

Experience in Social Care

Experience in Health or Police

Job description

About us

Are you passionate about making a positive impact to the lives of children and their families in Oxfordshire?

The OSCP is dedicated to ensuring that services are delivered effectively and timely to keep children safe and support their wellbeing.

Our partnership includes 3 key agencies with statutory safeguarding responsibilities: Oxfordshire County Council (Children, Families and Education), Health (Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board), and Thames Valley Police.Under the guidance of the "Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023" framework, these agencies collaborate to define and implement local Multi-Agency Safeguarding Arrangements.

About the role

You will manage the day-to-day operations of the business unit.You will report to the Business Manager and engage with all partner agencies including private, public and voluntary sector organisations.You will provide efficient and effective minute taking, appointment scheduling, database maintenance and office management.Safeguarding and confidentiality will underpin everything you do, so you must possess a strong working knowledge of safeguarding principles.

Please read the Job Description for a full list of responsibilities.

About you

You will represent OSCP and the Business Manager, as such you must possess a strong sense of professionalism and office management processes.

You will be required to act with a high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality when dealing with children’s files, records and databases.Previous experience in a social care, health, police or other safeguarding environment is beneficial.

Your advanced verbal and written communication skills will be crucial when interacting with elected members, chief officers, directors, and heads of service.

We are looking for a proactive, friendly and organised individual to join our team!

Please specify how you meet the Person Specification and why you would like to work for OSCP in your Supporting Statement.

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Senior Business Support Officer - Oxfordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership | 26 May, 2025 | Jobs and careers with Oxfordshire County Council