Business Support Assistant - Adult Social Care (R)
About the Role
Fixed Term Post Until 01/02/2027
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Adult Social Care team in Sefton. A busy and vibrant department providing statutory services across the borough, we are looking to recruit a Business Support Assistant, various locations across the borough.
The successful applicant should have good organisational and administrative skills, able to multi-task with a high level of accuracy. Excellent communication skills and discretion are essential as you will be the first port of call for staff, internal and external senior professionals and members of the public, on a daily basis
The key responsibilities include:
- Undertaking telephone duties
- Supporting the team with the Sefton LAS (client) database, inputting information with a high degree of accuracy
- Arranging meetings, minute taking
- General administrative duties
This role suits someone who is organised, proactive, and confident and can adapt well to different areas of Adult Social Care.
Please see Appendix A (page 10) for a full copy of the Job Description and Person Specification.
Closing date Wednesday 23rd September 2026
Provisional interview dates are Week Commencing Monday 28th September 2026
Equal Opportunities
Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.
GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.
If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.
If you’re an unemployed Sefton resident, register with our Sefton@Work service for free support to help you into employment. You may be eligible for extra assistance such as funding for travel, work clothing, or vouchers to make starting your new job easier. Call Sefton@Work on 0151 934 2610 or visit seftonatwork.net to find out more and get started today!
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please fully complete the online expression of interest.
