Job Description

The purpose of the role is to provide business and administrative support to the YJS Case Managers, Team Managers and Senior Managers within Youth Justice Services. This is an office based role which can involve seeing customers face to face. We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, together with good IT, administrative skills and meticulous attention to detail who can remain calm under pressure and work in a sensitive and customer focused way.Some evening working will be required and travel to venues within the borough will require you to use your own transport for which mileage will be paid. Business use insurance will be required.This is a hybrid post, which means there will be a mixture of home working and office working, depending on the needs of the service. The principal office base will be Municipal Building, Widnes. Working hours are Monday - Thursday 09:00 - 17:00 and Friday 09:00 - 16:30.OrganisationCheshire West and Chester CouncilPartner Organisationyouth justice servicesLocationCheshireJob CategoryChildren and Young People ServicesGradeCWAC NJC - Grade 5Salary Minxc2xa325,183 Per AnnumSalary Maxxc2xa327,269 Per AnnumHours per week37Weeks per year52.143Employment TypePermanentClosing Date14/03/2025Ref NoW3810Documents(Word, 31.05kb)Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Business Support Worker within Cheshire Youth Justice Services. A high performing, nationally recognised, award winning Youth Justice Service rated as 'Good' in our last inspection.Youth Justice Services (incorporating Cheshire East, Cheshire West, Halton & Warrington) is a multi-agency service with the principal aim of diverting children from entering the criminal justice system, reducing youth crime and anti-social behaviour and improving the quality of life for all who live and work in the areas of Cheshire East Council, Cheshire West & Chester Council, Halton Borough Council and Warrington Borough Council.Applications are invited from highly motivated, enthusiastic, and hardworking individuals, who have a proven ability to work to tight deadlines, demonstrate problem solving skills and be flexible in approach to tasks and business needs.If you have any questions regarding the role please email Christine Procter Cheshire West and Chester Council also offer:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance of 26 days (pro rata), increasing to 31 days after five years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase extra leave and access bank holidays.
• An excellent career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 22.3%. (Employer contributions elsewhere are typically 3%)
• The opportunity to develop your skills and career.
• Rewards and Recognition for going above and beyond such as additional annual leave and shopping vouchers.
• Supportive team and culture.
• Opportunity to purchase up to 10 days additional annual leave.
• An Employee Assistance Programme, which offers free 24/7 confidential assistance, practical information, and emotional support.

No candidate will meet every single 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!Please note that this job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please seeNo candidate will meet every single 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!Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the 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 xc2xa312 per hour for all contracted hours.For any technical enquiries please email and quote job reference number in all correspondence.

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