Business Support Assistant, Children’s Social Care Team
Grade 2 (SCP 5-6) £25,583 - £25,989 per annum
Full Time – Fixed Term Until 31 March 2026
Interview 22nd August
This is your opportunity to join our ‘Outstanding’ Company and make a difference!
We are proud that Together for Children Sunderland was rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2021 and maintained this rating in 2025, thanks to our well-supported and talented workforce dedicated to improving children’s outcomes. Join us in continuing this outstanding journey!
We are seeking a Business Support Assistant to provide administrative support to our busy children’s social care teams, supporting children, young people, and their families. Key duties include inputting and retrieving information into the Liquid Logic database, organizing meetings, notetaking/minute taking, preparing and sending letters, and other office tasks to assist our social work professionals. Flexibility, workload management, and prioritization are essential in this busy environment.
We are looking for a candidate who:
1. Has excellent communication and strong IT/keyboard skills
2. Can use these skills confidently in conference/meeting situations
3. Understands the importance of confidentiality
4. Has office work experience
5. Is customer-focused and committed to working in partnership with service users
We offer many benefits to our employees. Please see our Employee Financial Wellbeing & Support Guide in the supporting documents on North East Jobs.
Visa sponsorship: We welcome applications from all nationalities; however, successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK by the start of employment.
If you'd like an informal discussion about this post, please contact peoplesupport@togetherforchildren.org.uk.
Together for Children is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve in Sunderland. We strive to create an environment where all employees feel valued and diversity is celebrated.
We work collaboratively with our employee networks, including:
* Menopause Network
* Accessibility Network
* LGBTQ+ Network
* Racial Equality Network
* Armed Forces Network
We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or race. If you have a disability, please contact our Accessibility Network Chair at peoplesupport@togetherforchildren.org.uk for support during recruitment and employment.
For more information about us, visit https://www.togetherforchildren.org.uk.
Many foster carers balance fostering with other work. We support this with a fostering-friendly employment policy, including flexible working and paid training leave, and promote fostering through campaigns like Foster Care Fortnight.
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