Children’s Social Care
Higher Business Services Administrator
Ref: 000999
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £25,989 - £28,142 per annum (Grade 3)
Hours: 2 roles available - 36.66 per week
Based: 1 role at Spindles Offices / 1 role at Rock Street Resource Centre
Closing Date: Thursday 11th September 2025
Shortlisting & Interview Dates: TBC.

ABOUT US:

We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We’ve identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact:
A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing.
We’re looking for candidates who will support us to achieve our ambitions and we encourage you to download our Corporate Plan: Ready for the Future and our Oldham Plan for further information.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Please note that should a vacancy that has been released for internal or external recruitment be deemed suitable for a current employee at risk of redundancy, it can be pulled back at any point, up to the post being formally offered to a candidate who is not at risk of redundancy.
While we embrace the use of AI as an innovative tool to maximise our services at Oldham Council, we are looking for authenticity in applications we receive. We therefore ask you to think carefully if choosing to use AI when completing your application and ask that you ensure you read all instructions carefully and that your application is written by you and reflects your skills, knowledge and enthusiasm.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

We’re looking for a committed and motivated person to provide high quality professional support to frontline children’s social workers and managers to help families keep children safe. If you’re looking to make a real difference, Children’s Services are looking for people like you, to provide effective and comprehensive administrative support to our Childrens Social Care Teams, ensuring service support needs are met efficiently and effectively
If you join us, we will ensure that you have everything needed to do your job well and support you to progress in your career. We have a loyal, supportive, and enthusiastic workforce who will give you a very warm welcome.
For an informal discussion, please contact janette.molloy@oldham.gov.uk

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

• Co-ordinate and minute social care meetings and distribute key documents to professionals and families.
• Ensure information relevant to the service is recorded on systems accordingly.
• Provide administrative support, working to competing and changing priorities and demands.
• Provide an excellent level of customer service working as part of a team.
• Use computer packages and internal systems and communicate with a variety of audiences.
• Securely manage confidential and sensitive information.