Senior Business Support Officer (Grade 13)
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £13.47 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 March 2026 |
| Location: | Taunton, Somerset |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Nations Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Job Category : Social Care Qualified
Somerset Council
Location : The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY,
Start Date : immediate Start
Hours: 37
Salary:£13.47
We’re working to improve the lives of Children Looked After from Somerset, and you’ll be a key part of that. Your day to-day work will involve:
• Booking properties and staffing for our most vulnerable young people who have no registered care provision – this is usually on an emergency basis
• Booking staffing for children who have disabilities where respite is not available and support is required for their families.
Experience
You do not need direct experience in working with providers for vulnerable children, but you must evidence strong organisational skills
You will be skilled in building relationships across Children's Services and external agencies and be a great communicator.
You much be a dedicated team player and be able to manage your own workload effectively.
Somerset Council
Location : The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY,
Start Date : immediate Start
Hours: 37
Salary:£13.47
We’re working to improve the lives of Children Looked After from Somerset, and you’ll be a key part of that. Your day to-day work will involve:
• Booking properties and staffing for our most vulnerable young people who have no registered care provision – this is usually on an emergency basis
• Booking staffing for children who have disabilities where respite is not available and support is required for their families.
Experience
You do not need direct experience in working with providers for vulnerable children, but you must evidence strong organisational skills
You will be skilled in building relationships across Children's Services and external agencies and be a great communicator.
You much be a dedicated team player and be able to manage your own workload effectively.