Business Support Officer I Support Services Team I Preston

Salary 25185 - 25989 Per annum Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week Support Services TeamPreston

International Sponsorship- this role isnotopen to international sponsorship

We are currently recruiting

A permanent full time Business Support Officer to work as part of our Adult Services Support Services Team. You must have empathy and the drive to make a difference finding creative ways to support people to achieve what they want to and live as independently as possible in a place they call their home.

Living Better Lives in Lancashire

This is a hugely exciting time for us. Weve launched Living Better Lives in Lancashire our new strength-based vision for social care.

Were driving forward innovative practice that will make a difference to our communities and we need Business Support Officers to help us achieve our vision of supporting people to achieve what they want to living independently in a place they call their home.

Your duties will include working closely with colleagues managers and other professionals to deliver an effective and high-quality service ensuring targets are met.

You will maintain timely accurate and up to date records and information for management and other professionals showing commitment for the role.

You will also follow processes and procedures adhering to strict timescales escalating tasks where necessary.

Our values

Whats important to us is that you share our values

Supportive and Innovative

Youll need a blend of supportive and innovative thinking coming up with fresh ideas so we can achieve the best outcomes for people.

Empathy

Youll need compassion and empathy to support people listening to what they need whilst ensuring they feel valued and respected.

Reasons to Join Us

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits which can be found on the LCC Vacancies website including:

• Great Annual Leave:We offer up to 32 days annual leave 8 bank holidays and 2 additional statutory days during the festive season. You can also purchase additional leave.
• Flexible Working opportunities
• Financial Benefits:Our generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution. Our relocation reimbursement package to support people who need to move to the area to work with us.
• Training and Development:An excellent induction and ongoing support for your career and professional development.
• Health and Wellbeing:A Wellbeing Support Programme for you and your family.
• Staff Discounts:Youll get access to dozens of discounts through Vivup our employee benefits partner. Our scheme covers a car lease scheme shopping entertainment gym memberships holidays and more.

We embrace diversity and have a range of support groups and networks for staff. These include the Forum of Asian Black and Ethnic Employees (FABEE) the Disabled Workers Forum and the LGBTQ Employee Network.

To apply

If you would like to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat call Thomas Goodfellow on or via email:

*Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications.

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