Business Support Administrator - Maternity cover

Child Action North West; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking a Business Support Administrator to cover maternity leave. This position is based in Bolton and involves managing contact between children and parents while supporting separated parents. The role is initially for 6 months with a possibility of extending to 12 months. Candidates should have qualifications in English and Maths at GCSE level or equivalent. The organization values empowerment and community support in its operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage safe and beneficial contact between children and parents.
• Support separated parents to reduce parental conflict.
• Assist in promoting empowering services for families and vulnerable adults.

Education

English and Maths – Grade 4 / Grade C / pass at GCSE or equivalent qualification.

Job description

Business Support Administrator – Maternity cover

Child Action Northwest is an award-winning charity providing a range of innovative and creative services across the North of England that support children, families and vulnerable adults. Our values of caring, empowerment, and never giving up are present in all we do and underpin our work. We believe in the power of the individual and communities to grow, develop and change.

Pro Contact, a service within CANW, enables and promotes safe and beneficial contact between children and parents and supports separated parents to reduce parental conflict and improve their co‑parenting.

Please note this post is to cover maternity leave, 6 month initial contract with potential to extend up to 12 months.

To apply

Please complete our online application form by no later than 9 a.m. 02/01/2026. Interviews will be held on Thursday 08th January 2026 via MS Teams.

For more information

Contact Keri Bailey, Family Services Manager on 01204 369 130.

Hours of work

Pattern of work: Monday – Friday 09:30–16:00. Some flexibility available.

Contract

Maternity cover, initial 6 months with potential to extend up to 12 months.

Office base

CANW, 4B Springfield Court, Summerfield Road, Bolton, BL3 2NT.

Reporting to

Family Services Manager.

Job documents

All roles within CANW have a responsibility for the safeguarding of children and adults. This role will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and a check against the Children’s Barred List.

Qualifications

• English and Maths – Grade 4 / Grade C / pass at GCSE or equivalent qualification.