Business Support Officer - Childrens Services (Fostering)

Business Support Officer – Children’s Services
Cardiff Council | Hybrid Working
Full-time | Contract until mid-June (initially)
£14.59 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay) | Paid via PAYE

We are currently recruiting for a Business Support Officer to join Children’s Services at Cardiff Council on a short-term contract initially running until mid-June.

This role offers hybrid working, however candidates must be locally based as there will be regular requirements to attend the office in Cardiff.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing administrative and business support to Children’s Services teams

• Managing data entry, case records, and document management systems

• Supporting with meeting coordination, minute taking, and diary management

• Liaising with social workers, internal departments, and partner agencies

• Ensuring records are accurate and maintained in line with council procedures

Requirements

• Previous administration or business support experience, ideally within local authority or children’s services

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• Ability to manage confidential information appropriately

• Competent in Microsoft Office and internal case management systems

• Local to Cardiff and able to attend the office when required

Pay Information

• £14.59 per hour inclusive of holiday pay

• Paid via PAYE

• Umbrella payment methods are not recommended at this pay rate

This is a great opportunity to support a busy Children’s Services team while gaining valuable local authority experience.

Contact Sarah Leigh at Hoop Social Work today on 02922 400519