About this role
Salary £25,185 - £25,989 Per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Support Services Team, Preston
International Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorship
We are currently recruiting…
A permanent, full time Business Support Officer to work as part of our Adult Services Support Services Team. You must have empathy and the drive to make a difference, finding creative ways to support people to achieve what they want to and live as independently as possible in a place they call their home.
Living Better Lives in Lancashire
This is a hugely exciting time for us. We've launched Living Better Lives in Lancashire – our new strength-based vision for social care.
We're driving forward innovative practice that will make a difference to our communities, and we need Business Support Officers to help us achieve our vision of supporting people to achieve what they want to, living independently in a place they call their home.
Your duties will include working closely with colleagues, managers and other professionals to deliver an effective and high-quality service ensuring targets are met.
You will maintain timely, accurate and up to date records and information for management and other professionals showing commitment for the role.
You will also follow processes and procedures adhering to strict timescales, escalating tasks where necessary.
Our values
What's important to us, is that you share our values…
Supportive and Innovative
You'll need a blend of supportive and innovative thinking, coming up with fresh ideas so we can achieve the best outcomes for people.
Empathy
You'll need compassion and empathy to support people, listening to what they need, whilst ensuring they feel valued and respected.
Reasons to Join Us…
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on the LCC Vacancies website, including:
- Great Annual Leave: We offer up to 32 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 2 additional statutory days during the festive season. You can also purchase additional leave.
- Flexible Working opportunities
- Financial Benefits: Our generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution. Our relocation reimbursement package to support people who need to move to the area to work with us.
- Training and Development: An excellent induction and ongoing support for your career and professional development.
- Health and Wellbeing: A Wellbeing Support Programme for you and your family.
- Staff Discounts: You'll get access to dozens of discounts through Vivup, our employee benefits partner. Our scheme covers a car lease scheme, shopping, entertainment, gym memberships, holidays, and more.
We embrace diversity and have a range of support, groups and networks for staff. These include the Forum of Asian Black and Ethnic Employees (FABEE), the Disabled Workers Forum and the LGBTQ+ Employee Network.
To apply
If you would like to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat, call Thomas Goodfellow on 01772 534292 or via email: [email protected]
*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.
Other facts
About Lancashire County Council
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.
What you'll do
- The Business Support Officer will work closely with colleagues and professionals to deliver high-quality services and maintain accurate records. They will also follow processes and procedures while adhering to strict timescales.
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