Children's Residential Business Support Officer

We're looking for a Children's Residential Business Support Officer to join our Children's Support Services. This post provides dedicated business support to Sherwin Road and Mettham Street Children's Residential Homes, working closely with Registered Managers, Assistant Managers, and Children's Residential Social Care Workers (CRSCWs). The role provides comprehensive, flexible administrative and operational support, helping to ensure consistent service delivery and positive outcomes for children and young people. You will support the day-to-day running of the homes, including: Financial monitoring and processing Maintaining accurate records and systems Organising meetings and producing minutes Liaising with internal and external professionals

GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths Or relevant experience demonstrating equivalent skills Essential Experience Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) Experience of working in a pressured, confidential environment Experience of using financial systems and case management tools Essential Knowledge Understanding of business support processes within a local authority setting Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities and confidentiality within children's services Knowledge of UK data protection legislation, including GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 Essential Skills and Competencies Strong communication skills (face-to-face, telephone and written) Excellent minute-taking and record-keeping skills Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines Problem-solving skills with a proactive and solution-focused approach High levels of discretion when working in sensitive environments Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

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