Business Support Assistant - Children's Social Care

Business Support Assistant – Children’s Social Care Teams
Grade : 2 (SCP 5-6)
Salary : £26427 -  £26847 per annum 
Permanent: Full Time 37hpw 

Interview Date : week commencing 2nd November 2026

Join our Team

Together for Children Sunderland is on a transformative journey to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people in Sunderland. We are an outstanding Ofsted-rated Children’s service, if you’re committed to helping children, families, and our community thrive and have the skills to support our mission, we would love to hear from you. You can learn more about us here: Together for Children .

We are looking for a full time Business Support Assistant who is organised, proactive and motivated to join our Business Support Team

Why join us?

This isn't just an administration role. You'll be the backbone of our Children's Social Care services, ensuring our frontline teams have the support they need to focus on what matters most – improving the lives of children and families.

Every call you answer, every meeting you coordinate, every record you maintain and every task you complete helps our social workers deliver the very best outcomes for children and young people.

The role

Are you highly organised, detail-orientated, and passionate about making a difference?  Join our dedicated Children’s Social Care teams and play a vital role in supporting services that help children, young people and their families. 

What you’ll do .

Duties include inputting and retrieving information into the Liquid Logic database, organising meetings, manage key financial tasks, including petty cash, notetaking/minute taking, preparing, and sending letters and other office tasks to support our social work professionals. These are busy teams so the ability to be flexible, manage and prioritise workloads is essential to the service.

We are looking for candidates who :

• Provide essential administrative support to social work professionals.
• Accurately input, update, and retrieve data using the Liquid Logic system.
• Maintain accurate records in line with statutory procedures, legislation, and corporate standards.
• have excellent communication and strong IT/keyboard skills 
• the ability to use these skills confidently in a conference/meeting situation 
• have a clear understanding of the need for confidentiality.
• are customer focused and have a high level of commitment to work in partnership with service users.

If you thrive in a fast paced environment we would love to hear from you. 

Due to recent changes in UKVI rules, this role does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under the updated eligibility requirements effective 22 July 2025.

We want you to apply if you :

• Hold 3 GCSE passes (4 to 9 or equivalent) including Mathematics and English Language; and/or Level 2 in Business and Administration (or equivalent)
• Have previous experience in a similar role covering a broad range of support tasks and procedures
• Have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail when handling data and financial transactions 

Contact View email address on northeastjobs.org.uk for an informal discussion.

Why work with us?

· Make a difference : Our work matters. The work we do is incredibly rewarding. Join us and make a difference in the lives of our children, families, and community.

· Inclusion : Thrive in our diverse and inclusive culture and be part of our employee networks, including Accessibility, LGBTQ+, Racial Equality, Armed Forces and Menopause.

· Work-Life Balance : We offer a hybrid model of working with agile and flexible working arrangements, including part-time opportunities, flexible hours, and the possibility of remote work arrangements.

· Professional Development : Advance your career with our comprehensive induction, supervision, peer support, and supportive environment.

· Be part of a happier, healthier workforce : Benefit from our wide range of wellbeing activities and employee assistance programmes.

· Attractive Salary, Benefits and Rewards : for additional information please follow this link: Together for Children Benefits and rewards
What our team think: About Us

We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to various ages, disabilities, neurodiverse individuals, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, beliefs, races, and ethnicities. We aim for our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

We are committed to making our application process accessible to everyone. Please reach out to our EDI Lead View email address on northeastjobs.org.uk or View email address on northeastjobs.org.uk so we can discuss any adjustments or support we can provide during the recruitment process or within the workplace.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants who can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked-after young person, are care experienced, or are a veteran.

Are you ready to make a difference?