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Organisation
Kirklees
Directorate
Children & Families
Service Area
Child Protection & Family Support
Hours
37
Number of Jobs
2
Location(s)
Huddersfield and surrounding areas, Dewsbury and surrounding areas
Position type
Permanent
Grade
Grade 6
Salary
£26,403 - £28,142
Advert Wording
The Team
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)
This role involves regular travel to our residential homes located in Dewsbury, Heckmondwike, Mirfield, and Huddersfield, 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
We are unable to consider applications from candidates who have previously applied for this role.
Shaheen Pathan is the manager for this role, please contact them on for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
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: 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.
Closing date
20 March 2026, 11:55 PM
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