Business Support Officer

at  Lancashire County Council

| Salary £23,152 - £23,893 Per Annum, Pro Rata | Fixed Term until May 2025, Part Time 30 Hours Per Week | Slyne Road & Alexandra House Residential Homes |
Pay Award Pending
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship

WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN ENTHUSIASTIC, HIGHLY MOTIVATED BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICER TO ENHANCE OUR ALREADY ESTABLISHED FRIENDLY AND SUPPORTIVE TEAM WHO WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE KEY WORK OF THE EDUCATION AND CHILDREN’S DIRECTORATE.

This position is part time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent, the salary received will be paid on a pro – rata basis.

Lancashire County Council offers:

• Competitive salary
• Great holiday entitlement starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays – pro rata
• Opportunities for flexible working
• Health and wellbeing
• Family friendly employer
• Financial and travel benefits
• Access to training and development

This post is within Residential Services in the locality office based at Slyne Road ASU, 73 Slyne Road, Lancaster LA1 2JH and Alexandra House, Westbourne Drive, Lancaster LA1 5EE providing support to the Home Manager and operational staff. We are currently working a combination of home and office working, therefore, you will be required to have a suitable confidential working space within your home and an appropriate broadband connection.
What we are looking for:
Passion – You’ll be passionate about delivering a great service and experience, it’s what will motivate you, getting it right first time, asking for support when you need it and building on the skills that you’ve developed elsewhere.
Knowledge and Experience – Ideally you will have experience of working within an administration setting and have knowledge of using Microsoft packages and databases.
Great Communication – You’ll be engaging and providing advice to Managers, Social Workers, families, members of the public and the rest of the team on a daily basis, so being able to clearly communicate the information you need and listen to individual requirements is key.

WHY JOIN US:

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.
You’ll get support along your journey both from your line manager and the rest of the team – we’ve some brilliant networks and groups that are available, you’ll feel valued and achieve both a great work/life balance and the job satisfaction that we all want.
Please refer to the job description and personal specification for further information regarding the scope of work and responsibilities for the post. Please ensure you address all the criteria from the person specification identified as at the application stage in your supporting evidence. Some criteria will also be addressed further at the interview stage.
Please take care to upload your supporting documentation before submitting your application. No additional documentation will be accepted after the closing date.
Interviews will be held week of w/c 15 July 2024, please note it will not be possible to rearrange an interview date or time.
For further information about the role please contact:
Lauren Wilson, Business Support Team Leader
Email: lauren.wilson@lancashire.gov.uk
Tel: 01772 537847
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.
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a ‘disclosure’. Further information can be found on the ’Our Recruitment Process’ tab.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
Job Description & Person Specification (Alexandra House)
Job Description & Person Specification (Slyne Road

Please refer the Job description for details