Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated and efficient Business Support Officer to join an established Children's Services team at Barnsley Council. In this role, you will support the Local Authority Designated Officers and the Independent Reviewing Officers. Your work will help ensure smooth operations and contribute to the delivery of high-quality services to the community.

• 37 hours per week
• 14.40 LTD per hour inclusive of Holiday pay
• 6 month initial contract with possibility of extension after this

• Provide confidential business support services to statutory and front line services.
• Respond to enquiries, offering guidance and support to internal and external customers.
• Manage correspondence and liaise with stakeholders, including managers and the public.
• Support statutory meetings, recording decisions in real-time.
• Organise meetings, appointments, and diaries for attendees.
• Assist with project work, research, and report production.
• Perform administrative tasks and maintain accurate records.
• Handle financial administration tasks, such as placing orders and processing payments.

Education & Training

• Level 2 qualification in a relevant area (Essential).
• Microsoft Office training (Desirable).

Experience

• Experience in a business support environment (Essential).
• Proven ability to handle confidential information (Essential).
• Experience in research, report writing, and financial administration (Essential).
• Experience in servicing meetings and minute-taking (Desirable).

Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of government policies and regulations (Essential).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other systems (Essential).
• Knowledge of data protection, information governance, and risk management (Essential).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (Essential).
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines (Essential).

Apply Now

If you are interested, please call Lisa McVinnie on (phone number removed) or email me your CV - (url removed)

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of 250.

The benefits of working with SCS:

• A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
• Exceptional referral bonuses - 250 per referral placed in to work!
• An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
• Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
• Annual training budget of up to 250 and continued online CPD training.
• Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
• DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.