Business Support Officer

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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.

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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.  The successful post holder may also be asked to cover business support duties supporting other BMBC services at a range of sites across the borough from time to time.  Applicants should be aware that there will be regular exposure to emotionally charged information in connection with vulnerable children and a level of personal resilience is required.

 

You will be flexible in your approach in order 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 a supportive and progressive service, you will be provided with training and opportunities to progress your continuous personal development, together with support from your line manager and fellow team members in an enthusiastic and dedicated team. 

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