Business Support Officer | Full time | Preston

Description

Salary £25,185- £25,989 Per annum | Permanent| Full Time - 37 hours per week

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship

2 Business Support Officer's with empathy and the drive to make a difference, finding creative ways to support people to achieve what they want to and live as independently as possible in a place they call their home.

We need permanent Business Support Officers to work as part of our Adults, Health and Wellbeing - Support Services Team.

Living Better Lives in Lancashire

This is a hugely exciting time for us. We've launched Living Better Lives in Lancashire – our new strength-based vision for social care.

We're driving forward innovative practice that will make a difference to our communities and we need Business Support Officers to help us achieve our vision of supporting people to achieve what they want to, living independently in a place they call their home.

Your duties will include working closely with colleagues, managers and other professionals to deliver an effective and high-quality service ensuring targets are met.

You will maintain timely, accurate and up to date records and information for management and other professionals showing commitment for the role.

You will also follow processes and procedures adhering to strict timescales, escalating tasks where necessary.

Our values

What's important to us, is that you share our values…

Supportive and Innovative

You'll need a blend of supportive and innovative thinking, coming up with fresh ideas so we can achieve the best outcomes for people.

Empathy

You'll need compassion and empathy to support people, listening to what they need, whilst ensuring they feel valued and respected.

Reasons to Join Us…

• Great Annual Leave: We offer up to 32 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 2 additional statutory days during the festive season. You can also purchase additional leave.
• Flexible Working opportunities
• Financial Benefits: Our generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution. Our relocation reimbursement package to support people who need to move to the area to work with us.
• Training and Development: An excellent induction and ongoing support for your career and professional development.
• Health and Wellbeing: A Wellbeing Support Programme for you and your family.
• Staff Discounts: You'll get access to dozens of discounts through Vivup, our employee benefits partner. Our scheme covers a car lease scheme, shopping, entertainment, gym memberships, holidays, and more.
  
  

We embrace diversity and have a range of support, groups and networks for staff. These include the Forum of Asian Black and Ethnic Employees (FABEE), the Disabled Workers Forum and the LGBTQ+ Employee Network.

To Apply 

If you would like to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat, call James Thomas on 01772 534298 or email on [email protected]

• Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence. 
  
  

Shortlisting will take place on week commencing 11th May 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 18th May 2026

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.