Business Support Assistant, Part Time, Children's Social Care

Togetherforchildren; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional children’s service organization based in Sunderland seeks a Part-Time Business Support Assistant. This role is critical in providing administrative support to social work teams, ensuring accurate data management and essential financial tasks. Candidates should have strong IT skills, organizational abilities, and previous experience in similar roles. The position offers flexibility in working patterns and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the community's children's lives.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance

Professional Development

Employee Assistance Programmes

Qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent in Math and English are required.
• Previous administrative experience in a related support role.
• High accuracy when dealing with data and financial transactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential administrative support to social work professionals.
• Input, update, and retrieve data using Liquid Logic system.
• Manage financial tasks including petty cash and payments.
• Maintain accurate records according to statutory procedures.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Excellent organisational abilities

Attention to detail

Ability to manage competing priorities

Commitment to confidentiality

Education

3 GCSE passes including Mathematics and English Language; and/or Level 2 in Business and Administration

Job description

Business Support Assistant – Part Time

Grade 2 (SCP 5-6) £25,583 - £25,989 per annum pro rata

Permanent / 18.5 hours per week (flexible patterns will be considered)

Location: Stanfield Centre

Closing date: 4 January 2026

Interview Date: 13 January 2026

Join our Team

Together for Children Sunderland is on a transformative journey to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people in Sunderland. We are an outstanding Ofsted-rated Children’s service, if you’re committed to helping children, families, and our community thrive and have the skills to support our mission, we would love to hear from you. You can learn more about us here: Together for Children.

About the role

Are you highly organised, detail‑oriented, and passionate about making a difference? Join our dedicated Children’s Social Care teams and play a vital role in supporting services that help children, young people, and their families.

What you’ll do

• Provide essential administrative support to social work professionals.
• Accurately input, update, and retrieve data using the Liquid Logic system.
• Manage key financial tasks, including petty cash, regular payments, Leaving Care Grants, and applying Finance Policy.
• Maintain accurate records in line with statutory procedures, legislation, and corporate standards.

What we’re looking for

• Strong IT skills and experience with developed systems.
• Excellent organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexibly, manage competing priorities, and adapt to changing demands.
• Commitment to confidentiality and high professional standards.

We want you to apply if you have:

• 3 GCSE passes (4 to 9 or equivalent) including Mathematics and English Language; and/or Level 2 in Business and Administration (or equivalent)
• Previous experience in a similar role covering a broad range of support tasks and procedures
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail when handling data and financial transactions

Contact Marc Cowperthwaite ([e-mail]) for an informal discussion.

Why work with us?

• Make a difference: Our work matters. The work we do is incredibly rewarding. Join us and make a difference in the lives of our children, families, and community.
• Inclusion: Thrive in our diverse and inclusive culture and be part of our employee networks, including Accessibility, LGBTQ+, Racial Equality, Armed Forces and Menopause.
• Work‑Life Balance: We offer a hybrid model of working with agile and flexible working arrangements, including part‑time opportunities, flexible hours, and the possibility of remote work arrangements.
• Professional Development: Advance your career with our comprehensive induction, supervision, peer support, and supportive environment.
• Benefit from our wide range of wellbeing activities and employee assistance programmes.
• Attractive Salary, Benefits and Rewards: for additional information please follow this link Together for Children Benefits and rewards

We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to various ages, disabilities, neurodiverse individuals, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, beliefs, races, and ethnicities. We aim for our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

We are committed to making our application process accessible to everyone. Please reach out to our EDI Lead [e-mail] or [e-mail] so we can discuss any adjustments or support we can provide during the recruitment process or within the workplace.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants who can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked‑after young person, are care experienced, or are a veteran.

Due to recent changes in UKVI rules, this role does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under the updated eligibility requirements effective 22 July 2025.

Are you ready to make a difference?