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Safeguarding Business Support (Full Time)

Wakefield Full-Time 12792 - 13634 £ / year (est.) No home office possible

Safeguarding Business Support

Salary: £25,583.00 to £25,989.00, Grade 4
Expires: 23/11/2025
Company: Wakefield Council
Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Job Type: Full Time

Are you flexible, looking for a challenge and a role where no two days are the same? Then this is the role for you!

We are looking for an experienced administrator to work within the Children and Young Peoples directorate in the Wakefield Families Together Castleford and Pontefract Cluster based at The Airedale Centre, Castleford.

Excellent customer care and communication skills are essential along with the ability to work as part of a team or independently using your own initiative. Duties include – minute taking at various multi‑agency meetings, reception duties, dealing with telephone calls from members of the public and internal colleagues, room bookings, financial tasks and general administrative tasks to support our senior managers and social work teams and other professionals, which includes regularly updating our social care recording system.

Accuracy and attention to detail is essential as many tasks are required to be completed within statutory timescales.

Due to the nature of these roles, it is essential that you are fully aware of all aspects of data protection and confidentiality as you will be working in an environment dealing with extremely sensitive and emotive information on a daily basis including information relating to the abuse and injuries to children and young people.

Core office hours are 8.30 – 17.00 Monday to Thursday and 8.30 – 16.30 on a Friday. This post is part of the flexi time scheme.

Suitable applicants will be invited to an assessment centre and interview which will involve some practical admin/IT tests and an interview.

A standard DBS check and clearance will be required for the posts.

Wakefield Council employees have access to corporate offers and discounts from local and national companies on a wide range of products and services, including discounted travel tickets and leisure membership.

Contact

Shaun McDonald: 07900 759 875 / shaunmcdonald@wakefield.gov.uk
Suzanne Nash: 07917 628 488 / susienash@wakefield.gov.uk

Want to Know More? If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Susie Nash or Shaun McDonald.

Tel: 07917 628 488 / 07900 759 875

E‑mail: susienash@wakefield.gov.uk / shaunmcdonald@wakefield.gov.uk

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.

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Safeguarding Business Support (Full Time) employer: New Start

Wakefield Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and well-being. As part of a dedicated team within the Integrated Front Door Service, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying benefits such as corporate discounts and flexible working hours. The role provides a unique chance to work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with multi-agency partners to support vulnerable children and young people.