Business Support Officer - Children's Residential

Business Support Officer - Children's Residential

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Organisation Kirklees

Directorate Children & Families

Service Area Child Protection & Family Support

Hours 37

Number of Jobs 1

Location(s) Huddersfield and surrounding areas, Dewsbury and surrounding areas

Position type Permanent

Grade Grade 6

Salary £26,403 - £28,142

The Team As corporate parents, we are committed to ensuring that Children’s Residential Care is always a positive and nurturing experience. Our mission is to provide a safe, stable, and consistent living environment where young people can thrive and reach their full potential.

As the Business Support Officer, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the smooth operation and efficiency of our residential homes.

The Role

To Succeed In This Role, You’ll Need

• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with residential managers, staff, and external professionals
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal abilities
• Good time management to meet deadlines
• Confidence in using your own initiative
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Solid literacy and numeracy skills
• Willingness to learn procurement and requisitioning processes using SAP (training will be provided)

This role involves regular travel to our residential homes located in Dewsbury, Heckmondwike, Mirfield, and Huddersfield, with some flexibility for occasional home working.

Working in Children’s Residential Care is deeply rewarding, though it can present challenges. You’ll be supported by a dedicated team, just as the children are supported by our passionate Residential Care Officers.

“As Business Support Officer, it’s incredibly fulfilling to contribute to the operational success of our homes, where staff are wholeheartedly committed to providing exceptional care for young people.” – Shaheen Pathan, Business Support Manager, Children’s Residential

For a full list of role requirements, please refer to the attached Job Profile.

Shaheen Pathan is the manager for this role, please contact them on for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.

We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email or phone : and ask for ‘Recruitment’.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date 07 November 2025, 11 : 55 PM

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