Business Support Officer

Cheshire West and Chester Council brings a fresh and energetic approach to providing top quality services for its many customers and communities. West Cheshire is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.

An exciting opportunity within the Early Help and Prevention service

We have an exciting opportunity to work in the Early Help and Prevention Service and help to make a real difference to people’s lives in Cheshire West.

We are looking for a Business Support Officer to support the Domestic Abuse Intervention and Prevention Service (DAIPS) at Cheshire West and Chester Council.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with a diverse range of professionals and would like to be an integral part of a high performing team, then we would like to hear from you.

For more information, please see the job description and person specification.

The role is hybrid worker style which includes a mix of home working and office-based working. You will be based between home and Wyvern House in Winsford but will cover the whole of the Cheshire West and Chester area. For elements of remote working all IT equipment will be provided.

The closing date for the post is Sunday 05th March 2023 and you must be available for interview the week commencing 13th March 2023.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Beth Walton beth.walton@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

Please note that this job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

No candidate will meet every single desired requirement. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

In your application you should ensure that you provide evidence of how you have demonstrated meeting the Council’s core competencies of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.

The contractual work location for this role is listed above however you may be required to work from a range of work locations or sites within the Borough and may also be required to work from home, depending on the needs of the service.

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If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then it is likely that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion, however please do not be discouraged from applying again.

Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please click the Equality Policy for more information.

Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £9.90 per hour for all contracted hours.

For any technical enquiries please email Sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk Please quote job reference number in all correspondence.