Weekend Business Support Officer (Moorlands Grange)

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Kirklees
Adults & Health
Adults Social Care Operation
16 (working Saturday and Sundays either 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm)
1
Moorlands Grange, Spruce Drive, Netherton, Huddersfield
Permanent
5
£11,062 - £11,238

Moorlands Grange is a modern, 40 bed care centre for people who require short stay care after leaving hospital. In partnership with Locala Health Care, we support the residents of Kirklees gain independence and keep their dignity. Moorlands Grange is made up of 4 suites where residents stay (Poppy, Heather, Rose and Sunflower) and it has many communal areas for residents to enjoy such as lounge and dining areas, and a wonderful garden. Our supportive staff team ensure the care we provide makes a real difference.

 The Role

In this role, there are a variety of administrative, financial, and business support duties that will be part of your job and it will be expected that you deal with information which may be sensitive or confidential.

You will need to be confident in dealing with staff, residents and visitors to the home, and will take a lead in being front facing with people enter the building. Answering and directing phone calls to relevant staff will be an essential part of the role and working alongside the deputy managers and team co-ordinates in ensuring the smooth running of the home.

 It is important that:
You are aware of General Data Protection Regulation
You are able to build positive working relationships with peers, colleagues, and partner agencies
You are resilient to sensitive information

It is essential that you have good IT skills and familiarity with computer packages (e.g., Microsoft Word, and Excel) the ability to communicate via electronic systems and experience of using office equipment.  You must also be able to demonstrate good customer care skills when dealing with visitors both face to face and over the telephone. 

Duties will vary according to each specific assignment but may include:

  • Specialist administrative support
  • Responding to non-routine enquires/complaints, signposting as required
  • General administrative duties as required
  • Cash handling and processing of invoices or cheques
  • Information and record management as directed
  • Reception duties
  • Data processing (input and retrieval) – including service-based IT systems
  • Arrange meetings and take minutes as appropriate
  • Maintain and Issue Stationery Stock Items
  • Produce basic statistical and management information
  • Specialist word processing
  • Project work (under supervision)
Tania Cook is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information. 
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile.  A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email: jobs@kirklees.gov.uk or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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25 May 2026, 11:55 PM

Important Information

This vacancy is closed to applications.