All LocationsAll Locations:
Dorchester
Advertising SalarySalary Details:
£25,989 - £27,254
What is the vacancy type for this advertVacancy Type:
Permanent
Function:
Business, Policy & Administration
EmployerEmployer:
Dorset Council
Job Working PatternJob Working Pattern:
Full time
Closing time of advertClosing time of advert
23:59

About the role

We are looking for a well-organised and reliable Business Support Officer to join our Children’s Services team. This role helps make sure services are safe, effective, and improving.

You will provide general administrative support to teams and services to contribute to the well-being and safeguarding of children, young people and families.
 
 Amongst your core responsibilities you will organise and support audits that check the quality of work across services. 

What you’ll do:
Coordinate case audits and sample checks
Support meetings and keep clear records
Work with different teams and partners

What we’re looking for:
Strong organisation and attention to detail
Good communication and teamwork skills
Knowledge of children’s services (helpful but not essential)

What you’ll gain from this role
Gain wider experience in quality assurance, audits, and performance work
Work with a range of teams and partners
Make a real difference to children’s services

Travel requirement

The position has an occasional travel requirement to attend meetings or training.

 Other information

Due to the sensitive nature of the work across Children’s there is a requirement for a DBS Basic Check. 


Further Information

With any questions or for an informal discussion: Krzysztof Cepa at [email protected]
 
This post requires you to have access to sensitive information. It will be subject to a Basic Criminal Records Check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders.

About Us

At Dorset Council, it's not just about the work we do, it's about how we do it. Hear directly from our employees about what makes Dorset Council special in this short video:

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At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

We:

  • provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents
  • work in partnership to make a real difference
  • value every role and the impact it has on our communities
  • support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive

You will:

  • be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
  • have access to a range of benefits and support
  • receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.

Find out more about how to apply.

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