This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn
Hours: 22.5 per week (Working pattern to be negotiated)
Base: Staffordshire - base to be confirmed / hybrid working
The Social Work Learning Academy are looking for a Business Support Assistant to join their team. You will play a key role in supporting the continued growth and development of the Academy, helping to ensure the smooth running of administrative and operational functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide a full range of administrative and office support
- Accurately Input, maintain and cleanse data
- Maintain records and support IT systems
- Manage a central mailbox and respond to enquiries
- Support the organisation and coordination of meetings
- Provide administrative support to social work teams
- Support performance reporting and data requirements
- Work flexibly, managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail
We are looking for someone with strong literacy and numeracy skills, who demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. The successful candidate will have good IT skills, including experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, along with accurate and efficient data entry capabilities. They will be able to manage their workload effectively, prioritising tasks and working to deadlines, and will be a team player with a strong commitment to maintaining high standards.
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
Supporting your career development and progression
Excellent NHS Pension scheme
Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Options for flexible working
Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days)
Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
Free car parking at all trust sites
Free flu vaccinations every year
Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
The Social Work Learning Academy is hosted by Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) and delivered in partnership with Staffordshire County Council. We are central to supporting Adult Social Care, Safeguarding, and Core Support & Improvement services across North and South Staffordshire. Our work focuses on workforce development, learning, and maintaining high standards of professional practice across both the Trust and Local Authority.
What We Offer
At MPFT, we are committed to supporting your wellbeing and career development. You will benefit from:
- A comprehensive induction and ongoing support
- Automatic enrolment into SWLA membership, supporting progression and career aspirations
- A flexible, forward-thinking working environment with opportunities for hybrid working
- A strong culture of leadership, support, and continuous improvement
Our Values
The post holder will be expected to uphold the Trust’s values:
- We put quality first
- We focus on people
- We take responsibility
