Overview
Job reference REQ00000018849
Date posted 02/09/2025 | Application closing date 28/09/2025
Location: Penrith, Kendal or Barrow-in-Furness Offices
Contract Type: Permanent | Basis: Full time | Contractual hours: 37
Salary: £28,598 - £29,540
Attachments: None
About this opportunity
Join our dedicated team as a BusinessSupport Administrator supporting Adult Social Care. If you want to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable adults, then this could be the role for you.
If you possess these skills and have a passion for contributing positively to the lives of others then we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
* Take minutes in statutory safeguarding meetings as well as meeting setups and mailbox management
* Supporting the safeguarding team as well as wider adult social care with a range of administrative duties
* Action case closures on IAS system
* Filing and record management
* You’ll be an integral part of our busy, hardworking, friendly team
Skills and qualifications
* Strong minute-taking abilities
* Excellent time management
* Proficiency in ICT
* Strong literacy skills
* A flexible attitude
What can we offer you
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.
Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)
How to find out more
For further information about this role, responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:
* Post Specification
* Role Profile
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 28 September 2025
Interview date: 01 October 2025
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
Equity and safeguarding
Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles. For more information on eligible roles, please visit the GOV.UK website: Skilled Worker visa – eligible occupations and codes.
Safer Recruitment & DBS
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We are committed to improving the diversity of our workforce to better reflect the communities we serve and promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values differences.
Disability Confident Leader: disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview.
We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and to care experienced individuals under 24 who meet the essential criteria for the role.
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