Job Title: Business Support Officer Grade 4 – Full Time (37 hpw)
Supporting Childrens Social Care
Salary £25,949 | 37 hours per week | Permanent, Full time | Lancashire
We 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 offers:
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The post supports Childrens Social Care based at Rothwell Drove, Fleetwood FY 7 8FF providing support to a variety of 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 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:
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 at Childrens Social Care, Rothwell Drive, Fleetwood FY7 8FF.
Interviews will be held week of w/c 20 July 2026, please note it will not be possible to rearrange an interview date or time.
For further information about the role please contact:
Donna Nicholson, Business Support Team Leader
Email: donna.ruszczak@lancashire.gov.uk
Tel: 01282 470632
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.
