Kirklees Council
Business Support Officer - Children's Residential
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Organisation
Kirklees
Directorate
Children & Families
Service Area
Child Protection & Family Support
Hours
37
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
Across Kirklees
Position type
Permanent
Grade
Grade 6
Salary
£26,403 - £28,142
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As corporate parents, we are committed to ensuring that Children’s Residential Care is always a positive and nurturing experience. Our mission is to provide a safe, stable, and consistent living environment where young people can thrive and reach their full potential.
“Staff in our homes continually strive for better outcomes for our children, believing there are no limits to what can be achieved. We are proud to deliver our services to the highest possible standards.”
— Jon Peaker, Service Manager for Children’s Residential
As the Business Support Officer, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the smooth operation and efficiency of our residential homes.
The Role
To Succeed In This Role, You’ll Need
- Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with residential managers, staff, and external professionals
- Excellent teamwork and interpersonal abilities
- Good time management to meet deadlines
- Confidence in using your own initiative
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Solid literacy and numeracy skills
- Willingness to learn procurement and requisitioning processes using SAP (training will be provided)
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This role involves regular travel to our residential homes across Kirklees Council, with some flexibility for occasional home working.
Working in Children’s Residential Care is deeply rewarding, though it can present challenges. You’ll be supported by a dedicated team, just as the children are supported by our passionate Residential Care Officers.
“As Business Support Officer, it’s incredibly fulfilling to contribute to the operational success of our homes, where staff are wholeheartedly committed to providing exceptional care for young people.”
— Shaheen Pathan, Business Support Manager, Children’s Residential
If you’re passionate about making a difference and ensuring the smooth running of Children’s Residential Homes, we encourage you to apply.
For a full list of role requirements, please refer to the attached Job Profile and Focus Sheet.
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Children and Families is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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Closing date
14 August 2026, 11:55 PM
Important Information
We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
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