Business Support Officer in London

Business Support Officer REF:

Hybrid Working 

SC: £,, pa rising in annual increments to £, pa inc LW.

months Secondment Opportunity/Fixed Term Contract and Full Time.

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence.

We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability.

For more information, please have a look at our dedicated

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over , residents.

Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the th largest borough in London.

Our diversity is our strength, with more than languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. 

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Role:

The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team is looking to recruit a skilled and highly motivated individual to join a busy team to provide comprehensive administrative support within the Adult Social Care Safeguarding Adults and Quality Service.

You will act as the first point of contact for enquires about matters relating to Deprivation of Liberty and will be responsible for providing a wide range of support tasks including, but not limited to: maintaining spreadsheets; processing routine correspondence; preparing DoLS Legal documents; liaison with care homes, advocacy services, other social work teams, families of People with Lived Experience; and general administration support to your team. 

This role would suit an individual who has excellent attention to detail, can work autonomously while following exact instructions, and who can communicate complex processes clearly; someone who will not be afraid to get stuck in and deal with challenging tasks. 

The successful candidate must be self-motivated, solution-focused and a fast learner.

They must have excellent IT skills using all Microsoft packages.

Knowledge of databases such as Oracle and Mosaic would be desirable.

In return you can look forward to constant learning and being part of a great team.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Emma Ekwegh at 

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: :pm on Sunday July .

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff.

When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

How to Apply:

If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. 

In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage.

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all.

We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role.

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