Business Support officer (Scale 6)

Who You Are

You will be working 8 hours a week, supporting a Social Worker with tasks integral to their role. This position is based at Thomas Hardy House and may be split across 2 or 3 days. While knowledge in children’s social care is preferable, your organizational and support skills will be key to facilitating the Social Worker’s responsibilities efficiently and effectively.

What the Job Involves

The role involves a variety of tasks that aim to aid the Social Worker in optimizing their workflow. You will organize and prioritize deadlines, manage time effectively, assist in document filing, complete RFFs, handle initial referral information, and liaise with services for funding progression. Ensuring that all tasks in the worker's Liquid Logic tray are finalized within the designated time frames will also be a key responsibility.

Skills

• Strong organizational and planning ability
• Proficient in administrative and IT tasks (Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel)
• Confident Outlook inbox and meeting management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail, confidentiality, and professionalism
• A proactive, solutions-focused attitude