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Location: Barnsley Town Centre & Borough (Potential Hybrid)
Contract: Initially 6 Weeks (Potential Extension)
Working Arrangement: Office-Based for 6 Weeks, Hybrid Possible Thereafter
We are seeking a Business Support Officer to provide efficient and confidential support for Children Safeguarding Conferences in Barnsley. The role involves minute-taking at least 3 conferences per week, with follow-up work on a specialist database.
Key Responsibilities:
* Minute-taking during face-to-face Children Safeguarding Conferences and accurately recording decisions using mobile IT devices.
* Providing business support to frontline and statutory services.
* Handling telephone and face-to-face enquiries, providing advice and guidance.
* Managing diaries & appointments, ensuring meetings are organised efficiently.
* Processing & responding to correspondence, handling sensitive information securely.
* Liaising with stakeholders (internal & external) to maintain communication links.
* Data analysis & reporting, producing high-quality reports for senior managers.
* Assisting in the development of internal business support systems.
* Financial administration, including processing payments and placing orders.
Requirements:
* Strong administrative experience, ideally within a public sector or safeguarding environment.
* Minute-taking skills, with the ability to record discussions quickly and accurately.
* Excellent IT skills, particularly in database management and electronic systems.
* Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
* Strong communication & organisational skills, with attention to detail.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines under pressure.
What We Offer:
* Competitive pay and benefits.
* Opportunity to support vital children safeguarding services.
* Potential for hybrid working after initial 6-week office-based period.
* A dynamic and meaningful role supporting statutory services.
Interested? Apply today and be part of a team making a difference in Childrens Safeguarding in Barnsley!
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