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Job details

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Job reference

REQ00000018533

Date posted

25/06/2025

Application closing date

03/08/2025

Location

KENDAL

Salary

27,711 - 28,624

Package

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Attachments

Business Support Administrator - WMF3036e

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Job description

Location: South Lakeland House, Kendal


Contract Type: Permanent

About this opportunity

Do you want to support the improvement of outcomes for children, young people and their families?



Would you like to provide administrative support to Children and Families teams and their managers, and excellent customer service to service users, partners, and other agencies?



The purpose of the Children & Families service, within Children's Services, is to safeguard and protect children at the highest level of need and improve their outcomes, along with those of young people and families.



If you are interested in being part of a team that is committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for these children and their families and you possess the ability to work under pressure, we would like to hear from you!



As a Business Support Administrator working in the Partnership and Improvement Team, you will provide administrative support to those teams involved in providing early help and safeguarding interventions.



You will provide efficient and effective administrative support within the team to meet operational needs and administer processes and procedures as directed by the Business Support Team Leader, Team Managers and/or Service/Senior Managers.

Who we are looking for...

We are looking for an experienced and successful administrator to provide top level business support and excellent customer service to service users, partners, and other agencies.



Candidates must possess excellent literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills, as well as high level organisational and communication skills. The successful candidate will present a confident, professional image to teams, team managers and other colleagues within the Directorate.



We are looking for someone who is confident and can work independently in a busy, demanding environment, with excellent organisational skills and an ability to use their own initiative. Experience in minuting meetings is preferred.


Having a keen eye for detail and an accurate approach to your work, you will possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.



If we have described you, and you share our desire to make a difference for children, young people and their families then please apply today!

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.

Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

Post Specification

Role Profile

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Ian Loxam on 07775 012890.

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 3rd August 2025



We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.



Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website -

Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK

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Safer Recruitment & DBS

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.
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