Administrative, Full Time: Permanent
Sefton Council, Bootle, Merseyside, Salary: £26,403 - £28,142 Scale: Grade E

Introducing ourselves:
Priority will be given in the first instance to any applications received from Council staff that are formally 'at risk'.

Job requirements:

Children’s Social Care, Children with Complex Needs – Business Support
There is a permanent, full-time vacancy.

The successful applicant will have responsibility for providing admin support for the team including: supporting the team with the Sefton Liquid Logic database, typing, telephone duties and any other admin duties within the teams.

Applicant would ideally understand the Departments financial duties as defined in current and future Children with Disabilities and Children Act legislation, and how this is applies to financial payments made by the Children’s Service. 

The applicant will be required to process payments using the Councils electronic Payment systems (Agresso and ContrOCC). Ensuring that all requests for payment have been calculated correctly and regular on-going payments are not duplicated.

The applicant will be required to maintained client records in accordance with departmental policy. Ensure that all appropriate client information is included in the computerised database.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. The post requires the ability to be able to work under pressure in a team setting. A flexible approach is necessary.This post is subject to Local Government Pension Scheme

For application form and further details please use the links below.

Interviews to be held: 4th and 5th December 2025

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.