Business Support Assistant - Social Work Academy

Business Support Assistant
- Social Work Academy

Grade: B

Salary: £26,556-£28,764 (pro rata to hours worked as part-time)

Part-Time 21 hours per week

Contract Type:
Fixed-Term Contract 12 months

This post is for a part-time member of staff to support the Social Work Academy. The Social Work Academy works across adult and children services to support the learning and development of Social Workers from students and above throughout their careers. The Academy develops and coordinates the programmes of support for learners.

As the Business Support Assistant you will be responsible for:

• Arranging meetings and workshops.
• Ensuring that accurate records are produced and circulated within timescales.
• Meeting and greeting professionals when required.
• All related administrative tasks.

The post holder will have strong organisational and communication skills and a good working knowledge of Social Care. Excellent IT skills are a must, as are good organisational skills and a methodical approach to work. There is an expectation that the post holder is able to work flexibly, which includes being available in the office as and when required.

Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers

  Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.

  Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

  This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.

  DBS Check

  Not required for this post.

  Important Dates

  Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 15th January 2026

  Closing date (Internal and External): 1st February 2026

  Interview date: 10th February 2026

  Additional Information

  If you would like an informal chat or more information, please contact Debbie Ireland on

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