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Job Description
- Suffolk County Council Endeavour House Ipswich IP1 2BX Hybrid
- 24404 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- 37 hours per week Flexible working options available
- Permanent
When you join the Fostering and Adoption team as a Business Support Officer well support your development from the start. Well help you to play to your strengths diversify your skills and build an influential and impactful career. With a variety of career paths and learning opportunities to explore if youre motivated and passionate theres no limit to how far your ambition could take you.
Reimagine the possibilities.
Your role and responsibilities
- providean efficient and customer focused first point of contact for customers within the Fostering and Adoption Service
- administergroup mailboxes and maintain office and electronic recording systems
- placeorders for supplies and services
- providefinancial statistical and administrative support
- preparing the agenda and take minutes for meetings
This is your opportunity as a professional and committed individual to join our friendly and supportive Corporate Parenting Service.Do you have recent experience of providing administrative support to a team
You will need
- to understand customer needs and know how to deliver a good customer service experience
- good communication and IT skills with an ability to contribute to a team approach
- the ability to work confidently under your own initiative and work independently to resolve a range of issues
- experience of working with financial systems and maintaining databases
- to show accuracy and a keen eye for detail
- excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work to achieve deadlines and team objectives
You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (docx).If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
The Adoption and Fostering Team is part of the Corporate Parenting Service which is committed to providing the best service and support for children in care adopted children and their families.
Our team has a culture of being supportive inclusive and of selfassessment to improve practice and outcomes to our customers.
Join our team for a varied fast paced and interesting job where you will meet friendly encouraging people.
Empowering Everyone
Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in ourWorkforce Equality Report
For more information
Please contact Jo Smith (she/her) or Pina Standring (she/her) for a casual conversation:
How to apply
Step 1 Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).
Step 2 Click Apply Now to start your online application.
Step 3 Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template.
- This role requires strong organisational and multitasking skills. Can you tell me about a time when you had to manage multiple competing deadlines
- We use various Microsoft packages and IT systems. Can you give me an example of when you had to learn a new software system or IT process How did you approach learning it
- Teamwork is important in this position. Could you describe a situation where you had to step in to support your colleagues during a busy period How did you manage your own workload while helping others
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailingor calling. If you are invited to the next stage of selection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date:11.30pm 26 March 2025
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LIHybrid
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
