Service Care Solutions are seeking a proactive and organised Business Support Assistant to join Sefton Council's Children with Complex Needs & Health and Protection Team. This role is to provide essential administrative support to a Senior Social Worker.
- 6 month initial contract with possibility of extension after this
- 22.5 hours per week
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain the Senior Social Worker's diary, scheduling meetings and providing timely prompts.
- Ensure the completion of all professional commitments and administrative tasks.
- Provide note-taking support during meetings.
- Answer duty phone calls, handle queries, and direct information accordingly.
- Process financial requests and distribute funds as required.
- Update and maintain children's information on Liquidlogic Children's System (LCS).
- Perform general office duties to support the wider Children with Complex Needs team.
Essential Requirements:
- Previous experience in a Business Support or administrative role, preferably within a social care or public sector setting.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with professionals and service users.
- Experience using case management systems, particularly LCS (Liquidlogic Children's System) or similar.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
Desirable Skills:
- Experience working in Children's Services or a similar environment.
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and social care systems.
- Experience in diary management and PA duties.
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If you are interested, please call Lisa McVinnie on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - lisa.mcvinnie@servicecare.org.uk
