At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children’s services with administrative tasks and maintain accurate records.
- Company: Join Halton Borough Council, a vibrant local authority dedicated to community improvement.
- Benefits: Enjoy 34 days holiday, flexible working, and a generous pension scheme.
- Other info: Flexible working options and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Previous administration experience and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 32427 - 39633 £ per year.
Location: Halton Borough Council
Closing Date: 23/08/2026
Job Category: Administration
Directorate: Children's Services Directorate
Department: Children's Social Care (Children and Families)
Job Introduction
Our Story: Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports. Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services. We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’.
Our Team
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed individual to join our Fostering and Children in Care Teams, as a Clerical Officer. Our Teams are dedicated to supporting children by recruiting and supervising foster carers, arranging and monitoring placements, and delivering care planning and practical support to promote each child’s safety, stability and long-term wellbeing. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised individual who enjoys working in a varied and busy environment and has previous administration experience, particularly in processing financial transactions. You will be primarily based at Rutland house in Runcorn, with some flexibility for home/agile working, and will provide support for colleagues and clients of Halton Borough Council’s Children’s Services.
Your Contributions
- Maintain and update computerised records and databases, ensuring accurate data entry and efficient information retrieval.
- Deliver administrative and clerical support, including typing, photocopying, post distribution, room bookings, meeting coordination, and stationery/equipment management.
- Provide excellent customer service by responding to telephone and face-to-face enquiries, offering information and directing queries appropriately.
- Support financial administration by processing cash receipts, placing orders, goods receipting, maintaining Excel spreadsheets, and handling related enquiries.
- Assist with performance monitoring and administrative processes to support the effective delivery of frontline services.
Our Offer
- A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service.
- Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions.
- 3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Investment in your personal development.
- Free Car Parking at HBC sites.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.
Next Steps
At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Jacqueline Evans. Interviews are expected to take place on 30th September. At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you. Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application!
Clerical Officer in Runcorn employer: Halton Borough Council
Halton Borough Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both employees and the families they serve. With competitive pay and the flexibility of hybrid working, social workers have the opportunity to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in the community. The council is committed to fostering employee development, ensuring that staff are equipped with the skills and resources needed to thrive in their roles.
