| Salary £25,989-£28,142 Per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Access & Resources Team |
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship
Access to Resources are recruiting a Business Support Officer with excellent IT and communication skills.
To provide direct business support for The Access to Resources Team working closely with colleagues and managers in a highly sensitive environment in the delivery of services relating to children and young people within the wider brokerage function for the purpose of family and home finding.
Maintain, update and extract information from systems including Liquid Logic (LCS) and Excel spreadsheets.
Support with the collection and collation of information relevant to the service area and interpret and analyse where appropriate.
Working in accordance with Access to Resources Team functions.
About us..
The Access to Resources Team (ART) at Lancashire County Council (LCC) sits within Policy, Commissioning & Children's Health and its purpose is to source the best value placements for Lancashire's children in care; managing the provider market to meet need and providing quality data/ analysis to identify trends and gaps in provision. The team is central to finding fostering, residential and supported accommodation/Independent living placements.
Duties include but are not limited to:
To provide direct business support for The Access to Resources team working closely with colleagues and managers in a highly sensitive environment in the delivery of services relating to children and young people within the wider brokerage function for the purpose of family and home finding.
Maintain, update and extract information from systems including Liquid Logic (LCS) and Excel spreadsheets.
Support with the collection and collation of information relevant to the service area and interpret and analyse where appropriate.
Working in accordance with Access to Resources Team functions.
What we’re looking for
Passion
You will be committed to delivering an excellent service and positive experience for others. You take pride in getting things right first time, seek support when needed, and continuously build on your skills.
Knowledge and Experience
Ideally, you will have experience in an administrative environment and be confident using Microsoft Office applications and databases.
Communication Skills
You will engage with managers, operational staff, and colleagues on a daily basis. Strong communication skills are essential, including the ability to clearly convey information and actively listen to individual needs.
Why join us?
You will be supported throughout your journey by your line manager and colleagues within a collaborative and welcoming team. We offer strong professional networks, a positive working culture, and the opportunity to achieve a healthy work-life balance while making a meaningful impact.
Lancashire County Council offers:
For further details, please visit: Staff benefits - Lancashire County Council
Working arrangements
We currently operate a hybrid working model, with a minimum of 40% of contracted hours based in the office You will need a suitable home working environment and reliable broadband.
If you would like to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat, call James Beardwood on 01772 533390 or email james.beardwood2@lancashire.gov.uk
*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.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
Closing Date: 12th June 2026. Interview Date: TBC
Lancashire County Council is committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in Lancashire. We believe that all our citizens have the right to be treated fairly. We recognise that some people do not get an equal chance in life.
For some of our children and young people this can have a lasting impact on their future. We will play our part in helping to narrow the gaps that exist between different parts our communities and improving the quality of life of those who have less advantages and are in danger of poor outcomes.
As a community leader, employer and provider of services we want to make sure that everyone in Lancashire has the opportunity to achieve their potential, no matter where they live or what their background, individual characteristics or personal circumstances might be.
