Business Support Officer

Are you organised, proactive and motivated, with a passion for supporting services that make a real difference to people's lives? We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Business Support Officer to join our Short-Term Pathways (STP) Business Support Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in supporting people across Kent to access timely short-term support designed to promote independence, prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, and enable safe hospital discharge. What you'll be doing The role underpins the smooth operation of several pathways, supporting high-volume, time-sensitive work that directly impacts service users and practitioners. You will be responsible for:

• Processing and progressing incoming referrals.
• Managing and monitoring system work trays and workflows.
• Creating, updating and maintaining accurate case records.
• Supporting hospital discharge and short-term intervention pathways.
• Liaising and coordinating with internal teams, NHS partners, providers and service users.
• Responding to telephone, email and system-based enquiries.
• Prioritising competing demands within assigned timescales.
• Supporting the wider Business Support function and service delivery requirements for other services where required., This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.
  
  We're looking for someone who:
• Is organised, reliable and has strong attention to detail
• Can manage a varied workload, work effectively under pressure and prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced environment
• Communicates clearly and professionally with a wide range of people
• Is confident using IT systems, or willing to learn new digital tools
• Understands the importance of accuracy in care coordination and record keeping
• Works well as part of a supportive team, build effective working relationships with colleagues and partner organisations and is flexible in response to service needs
• Can demonstrate initiative, resilience and a positive approach to problem solving
• Proven experience in business support, administration or a care related environment, but training and support will be provided.
  
  Work that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!
KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work. Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.

This role is considered a customer facing position
• 37 hours a week Full Time.
• Contractual base Sessions House, Maidstone
• Appointment is subject to the usual pre-employment checks
In return we can offer you:
• A detailed induction and training programme, with an ongoing plan for development
• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• Access to Kent Rewards, offering discounts across a wide variety of retailers and services
The working hours of the vacancy are 08:30 - 17:00 Monday to Friday and you will be entitled to 29 days of annual leave per year. If the demands of the service changes, there may also be an expectation for you to work weekends and bank holidays and this would be on a rota basis and paid at an enhanced rate. However, the service does not currently require weekend or bank holiday working.