Business Support Officer – Children’s Services Location: Peckham, London SE15 Client: Southwark Council Role: Business Support Officer Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm (36 hours per week) Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2 days in the office / 3 days from home Pay: £18.00–£20.00 per hour, depending on experience Start Date: ASAP Contract: Full-time Locum About the Role Southwark Council is looking for an experienced and highly organised Business Support Officer to join its Children’s Social Care service. This is a busy and important role supporting Child Protection Conferences, requiring excellent administrative, IT and minute-taking skills. The successful candidate will be confident working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively. Key Responsibilities * Convene and minute Child Protection Conferences, with up to 5 meetings per week. * Produce accurate and high-quality minutes and records. * Draft records using a web-based application. * Ensure plans are completed and distributed within 24 hours. * Ensure minutes are completed and distributed within 15 working days. * Attend conferences held both virtually via Microsoft Teams and in person. * Provide effective administrative support within the Children’s Social Care service. * Manage multiple tasks and deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality. * Work collaboratively with professionals and agencies involved in Child Protection Conferences. Essential Experience & Skills The successful candidate must have: * Multi-agency minute-taking experience, ideally within Children’s Services, Social Care or a similar environment. * Very strong IT and database skills. * Proven administrative experience within a busy, highly pressured and multi-tasking environment. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. * High attention to detail and accuracy. * The ability to work independently while also working effectively as part of a wider team. Desirable Experience * Knowledge or experience of Child Protection. * Knowledge of Children’s Social Care. * Previous experience working within a Local Authority or similar public-sector environment. Location & Hybrid Working Travelling to the Peckham office is a requirement of the role. Conferences are held both virtually via Microsoft Teams and in person at Sumner House, Peckham, London SE15. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement of 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home, subject to service requirements. Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Business Support Officer to work within a vital Children’s Social Care service at Southwark Council, using your administrative, minute-taking and multi-agency coordination skills in a rewarding public-sector environment. Immediate start available. Apply now with your CV