Lambeth Council
Business Support Officer (2 Posts)
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Business Support Officer
Scale 6: £37,509pa rising in annual increments to £38,637pa incl. LW
Full time/Fixed Term/Secondment for 12 months
About Us:
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.
It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.
With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.
Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.
About the Team:
An opportunity has arisen to apply as a Business Support Officer x2 on Fixed Term Contracts. This is an exciting role that covers business support across Quality Assurance which includes – Child Protection Conferencing Service, Independent Reviewing Service, LADO, FGC, and Complaints. The Business Support Officers assist in providing support for Child Protection Conferences which includes attending and taking minutes for meetings, managing timescales for meetings, and overseeing and supporting various services across Quality Assurance.
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This is a good opportunity for individuals seeking to further develop their skills across various services.
About the Role:
The position will involve:
- Supporting Child Protection Conferences which includes providing bundles of reports and taking minutes for meetings
- Ensuring meetings are booked in timescale with support of managers
- Overseeing email inboxes for CP Conferencing Service, IRO service, and FGC service to assist in progressing tasks
- Supporting LADO and Complaints as needed and required
- This support is offered on a duty rota basis to allow variety across all the services
- Contributing to the monthly reports for relevant services
How to Apply:
To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked “A” for application:
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Recruitment Timelines:
Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 20th September
Application numbers will be reviewed and may close earlier
Shortlisting: 21st/22nd September
Interviews: Tuesday 29th September
Please click here to view: Lambeth Staff Benefits
Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs.
You will be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas.
Contact Information:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Michelle Knott at MKnott1@lambeth.gov.uk.
At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.
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