Project Support Officer
Providing Essential Administrative and Project Support
We're recruiting a Project Support Officer (Grade 4) to join a busy administrative team, providing high-quality secretarial and business support services. This role is key to supporting day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth project coordination, and maintaining efficient office systems.
This role is ideal for an organised, reliable, and detail-oriented individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced administrative environment and supporting multiple stakeholders, particularly within Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) processes.
About the Role:
As a Project Support Officer, you'll provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to teams and projects, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time. You will also play a key role in coordinating and supporting the statutory EHCP processes.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Oversee the development of high-quality and timely Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs)
- Actively engage in the planning and coordination of EHCPs to ensure statutory duties under Part 3 of the Children & Families Act 2014 are met
- Collate information from relevant professionals, parents, and stakeholders to support EHCP preparation
- Manage communications related to EHCP processes, ensuring clear and professional correspondence
- Conduct audits and maintain records in line with corporate policies and statutory requirements
- Support the SEND service in delivering timely and accurate statutory duties
- Providing day-to-day business support and secretarial assistance
- Maintaining accurate records, files, and data systems
- Organising meetings, preparing agendas, and taking minutes where required
- Assisting with data entry, reports, and general office administration
- Working closely with internal teams to meet service deadlines and priorities
What We're Looking For:
We're looking for a dependable and well-organised administrator who can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Must-Have Requirements:
- Knowledge of statutory requirements under the Children & Families Act 2014, particularly Part 3
- Experience in coordinating Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
- Strong organisational and administrative skills, with attention to detail
- Effective communication skills with children, parents, and professionals
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Nice-to-Have Requirements:
- Previous experience working within a local authority SEND service
- Familiarity with auditing procedures and quality assurance processes
- Knowledge of local and national SEND policies and guidance
Why Apply?:
- Full-time role with consistent working hours
- Opportunity to work within a reputable local authority
- Varied administrative duties supporting meaningful projects
- Supportive team and structured working environment
Benefits:
- Weekly Pay
- Company Pension
- Ongoing Agency Support
Additional Information:
- Location: 2 Alice Square, Birkenhead, CH41 2YA
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Working Hours: 09:00 – 17:00
- Pay Rate: £15.23 Per Hour
- Start Date: ASAP
- Contract Duration: 3+ Months
- Job Type: Full-time
Reference: OR114059
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: £15.23 per hour
Expected hours: 36.0 per week
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience coordinating Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)?
- Are you familiar with the statutory requirements under Part 3 of the Children & Families Act 2014?
Experience:
- Office Administration: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
