Business Support Administrator in Ellesmere Port

Administrator
Job Ref: Chester
Pay Rate: £13.05 per hour PAYE
Hours per week: 37 hours per week, Monday–Friday
Contract length: This opening assignment is for 3 months
Location: Ellesmere Port CH65 0BE
Travel: The post holder will be required to travel across 3 Cheshire West and Chester sites to provide note‑taking support at complex meetings.
Candidates must be available for immediate start
In order to apply for this role you will have previous Note/Minute taking experience, which is essential
Role
We are seeking a Business Support Administrator for a Children\’s Social Services, to provide administrative support for the team and take the minutes at child protection meetings.
Key accountabilities
Receive and process requests from Children’s Social Care and partner agencies to arrange multi‑agency child protection meetings via referrals, phone, or email
Organise and facilitate meetings, including invite lists, agendas, room bookings, confidential reports, and meeting packs
Produce high‑quality, accurate minutes for complex and sensitive child protection meetings
Ensure all documentation is completed and distributed within statutory and local timescales
Update children’s electronic records within 24 hours of each conference to maintain accurate risk records
Support Unit Managers with financial and administrative systems (e.g. Oracle, Comensura), including requisitions, orders, and payments
Triage and respond to Safeguarding Children Unit enquiries, prioritising appropriately and escalating when required
Maintain accurate, secure data across SCU systems and provide sensitive, professional communication in line with policies and regulations
Key requirements
Previous Note/Minute taking experience, which is essential
Experience of managing administrative and information systems
Able to produce minutes of complex meetings
Previous experience within a Local Government environment is desirable
Broad Knowledge of children’s services issues, especially policies and procedures, legislation etc is desirable
Knowledge of Children’s services and the child protection system is desirable
How to Apply
Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application.
Submit your CV in Word format.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended.
Qualification details and any other experience/skills relevant to the role to help support your application should be clearly shown in your CV.
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