Internally restricted job. To apply for this job you must be an employee of the Council for the duration of the recruitment process – up to and including the start date. You must also be a substantive employee (or an employee with 12 months continuous service or more) of the Council or an Apprentice. Please note that if you work for an Academy you are not an employee of the Council.

The Kirklees Council Multisystemic Therapy Service is looking to recruit an organised and positive person to support their business support processes. This job will suit someone who can use their initiative, be flexible in their approach and have good customer care skills.

MST is an evidence and family-based intervention that works closely with families of children aged 11-17. For more information about MST please go to www.mstuk.org.

Being an integral part of our service, it is important that:

• You are aware of Data Protection
• You  are able to build positive working relationships with colleagues, families and professionals
• You are resilient to sensitive information
• You have good communication skills

As a member of the team you will undertake a range of duties that will include: 

• Record keeping and data input
• Contacting families, professionals by telephone, text, email or letter
• Dealing with incoming emails and telephone calls
• General admin duties

It is essential that you have good IT skills and that you are familiar with a variety of computer packages in particular Microsoft Office, Excel and Outlook and that you have Business and Administration NVQ2 or able to demonstrate equivalent skills.

Please see the attached Day in the Life to learn more about the service, job and responsibilities.

We can offer you:

• A friendly and supportive team
• Career development
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Flexible working
• Excellent pension scheme

If you would like further information please contact Tracy Singleton, Business Support Manager on 01484 221000 ext. 71815.

In order to be short-listed for this job please demonstrate in your application how you meet the Employee Specification as detailed on the attached Job Profile. 

Closing date  

17 October 2021, 11:55 PM

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.

Important Information

JP Business Support Officer Grade 5.pdf – 171KB 

Day in the Life - MST BSO 24.09.21.pdf – 333KB