Position reference: 50145991
Directorate: Place Health & Adult Social Care | Service: Safeguarding & Quality Assurance
Salary: £25,583 - £25,989 pro rata
Working Arrangements: Agile Working - 3 days in the office each week (pro-rata)
Hours per week: 18.5
Contract type: Permanent
We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch.
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Closing date: 12/06/2026 at 23:59
The successful candidate will be required to speak English to an appropriate standard.
This post requires an Enhanced DBS Check
If you are currently living overseas or have lived overseas in the last five years please be aware, if you are the preferred candidate for the post, you will be required to apply for an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in. If you experience difficulty in obtaining an overseas criminal record check please email [email protected]
When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.
Pensions Regulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority.
At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people’s lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be.
We’re an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.
There’s so much happening in our thriving borough, and now’s the perfect time to join our excellent Education, Early Start & Prevention team as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.
We’re an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.
Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people’s lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.
If you join the team you’ll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we’ll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.
We’ll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.
There’s so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make Barnsley the place of possibilities.
Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.
About the Post:
Make a real difference in the lives of adults at risk in Barnsley.
Are you a driven and experienced Business Support Officer looking for your next challenge? If so, we want to hear from you.
Barnsley Council is seeking a committed and proactive Business Support Officer to support the work of the Barnsley Safeguarding Adults Board, working to the Strategic Safeguarding Partnership Manager. This is a pivotal role working alongside statutory safeguarding partners to ensure that adults at risk across Barnsley are protected through effective, collaborative safeguarding arrangements.
You will contribute to the delivery of the Barnsley Safeguarding Adults Board’s priorities, support governance and the smooth running of the Board’s work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Strategic Safeguarding Partnership Manager and Board Chair to ensure effective governance and oversight.
. Organise and provide support at a range of statutory meetings, where emotive content is a regular feature, producing accurate minutes and action schedules and liaising effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
. Undertake financial administration including placing orders, raising sales orders, paying invoices/internal recharges, reconciling income , updating casefiles where relevant, using electronic systems and in line with the financial regulations of the Council.
- Liaise and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including managers, employees and members of the public, ensuring information and communication links are maintained.
. Undertake administrative duties whilst dealing with interruptions, queries and conflicting demands arising from customer queries and requests.
- To contribute to the development, maintenance and review of systems and procedures to ensure effective and efficient administration of the service, in line with government legislation and guidance
. To contribute to the development, maintenance and review of systems and procedures to ensure effective and efficient administration of the service, in line with government legislation and guidance.
. Prepare newsletters to promote the work of the Board, changes in practice and training opportunities.
About You:
. Experience of working in a business support environment.
. Proven experience of working with highly confidential and sensitive information.
. Experience of servicing meetings and minute taking directly into mobile devices at speed and with accuracy.
What We Offer:
. A highly supportive and collaborative work environment
. Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working
. Opportunities for professional development and growth
The chance to support safeguarding practice in Barnsley for years to come
Help us ensure every adult in Barnsley is safe, supported, and respected.
We’re impressed. Are you? It’s the perfect time to join our excellent team.
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Why work for us?
Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.
We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities.
We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.
CV's are not accepted for this role.
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