Business Support Officer | Childrens Social Care | Lancaster | Full Time

Description| Salary £25,185- £25,989, Per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Pro RataJob Title: Business Support Officer Grade 4 – Full Time (37 hpw)Supporting Childrens Social CareWe are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Business Support Officer to enhance our established team who will contribute to the key work of the Education and Children's Directorate.Lancashire County Council OffersCompetitive salaryGreat holiday entitlement starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays – pro rata for part time staffOpportunities for flexible workingHealth and wellbeingFamily friendly employerFinancial and travel benefitsAccess to training and developmentFor further details please follow the link: Staff benefits - Lancashire County CouncilThe post supports Childrens Social Care based at White Cross Neighbourhood Centre, Mill14, Quarry Road, Lancaster LA1 3SE providing support to operational staff and managers. We are currently working a combination of home and office working, therefore, you will be required to have a suitable working space within your home and broadband connection.What We Are Looking ForPassion – 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 UsYou'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 at White Cross Neighbourhood Centre, Mill14, Quarry Road, Lancaster LA1 3SE.Interviews will be held week of w/c 10 November 2025, please note it will not be possible to rearrange an interview date or time.For Further Information About The Role Please ContactLauren Wilson, Business Support Team LeaderEmail: lauren.wilson@lancashire.gov.ukTel: 01772 537847In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.