Job Description

We're looking for a friendly, versatile and dynamic individual to join our busy team of Business Support Assistants. The role, whilst at times can be demanding, is extremely rewarding. Your hard work and dedication can help to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people who depend on support from Children's Social Care.

Organisation

Cheshire West and Chester Council

Location

Chester, Ellesmere Port, Winsford

Job Category

Administration

Grade

CWAC NJC - Grade 4

Salary Min

25,185 per annum

Salary Max

25,989 per annum

Hours per week

37

Weeks per year

52.143

Employment Type

Fixed Term

Contract Duration

3 Months with Possibilty of Extension

Closing Date

24/08/2025

Ref No

W4093

Documents

RARG 6981 - Business Support Assistant.pdf
(PDF, 125.23kb)
Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive - through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.



The post holder will provide business and administrative support within Children's Social Care.



This includes, but is not restricted to:


Monitoring workflow in the business support inbox Managing calls from service users, colleagues and other providers Attending and note-taking team meetings Performing statutory checks and issuing reference / medical requests Processing expense claims Ordering ICT equipment, raising purchase orders, co-ordinating deliveries etc. Supporting our social worker colleagues with capturing essential data and accurately maintaining statutory records.

At each level, post holders will be expected to undertake any other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade which will assist the Directorate in meeting its objectives or contribute to the post holder's personal development.



Please review the attached job description and person specification. Don't worry if you don't quite meet the specifications, you may have transferrable skills that make you suitable for the role. Experience of MS Office would be advantageous.



If you have any questions or would like to discuss it further, you can contact me at jayne.smith@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk



Please note: Whilst the post is initially for 3 months, there is a strong possibility of extension. Interviews will be held on Friday 5th September 2025 at The Portal, Ellesmere Port.



Applicants MUST have a valid Eligibility to Work in UK document or eVisa share code. Sponsorship will NOT be offered.





To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk



No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!



Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information.



Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of 12.60 per hour for all contracted hours.



For any technical enquiries please email Sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk and quote job reference number in all correspondence.