Business Support Officer (3 posts)

Please apply online via the link provided. Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

How do we sum up Barnsley Council?

In Barnsley we believe in working collaboratively with our families and are excited about becoming a signs of safety local authority. When you join us, you can come on this exciting journey with us and have access to a full suite of development and training opportunities.

We are an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ Childrens Services and a double award-winning, high-performing council with a growing economy, a thriving town centre and some truly impressive outcomes in our communities. We have been awarded Council of the Year for 2023 by the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) and The Municipal Journal (MJ). Our excellent Children's Services has been a key part of our win; we’re so proud of what we’ve achieved not just for the council but for our partners and Barnsley.

We’re impressed. Are you? It’s the perfect time to join our excellent team.

Barnsley 2030

About the Post:

The role will include: -

Facilitating, scheduling and recording of sensitive and confidential Safeguarding meetings, at which family members are often present, co-ordination of statutory information, maintaining records and dealing with a range of safeguarding enquiries in support of Children’s Services, vital work protecting the most vulnerable children in the borough.

You will hold a level 2 qualification, have a business support background or a keen interest in developing within this area. Applicants should be aware that there may be exposure to emotionally charged information in connection with vulnerable children/adults and a level of personal resilience is required. Support is provided via regular one to one meetings and de-briefings.

You will be flexible in your approach to ensure the overall service objectives are achieved, be an excellent team player and willing to make a solid contribution to the smooth running of the service.

In return, you will be joining an award-winning Council, which is supportive, forward thinking and proactively develops its workforce in a positive environment enabling everyone to be the best they can be.

For an informal chat please email Justine Hibberd Justinehibberd@barnsley.gov.uk or Vicki jackson vickijackson2@barnsley.gov.uk