Senior Business Support Officer

Contract Type: Temporary

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 20/03/2026

Neway International is seeking a Senior Business Support Officer to join our client based with Somerset Council.

Location:

The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY

Hours:

37 hours per week

Start Date:

02/03/2026
Duration: ongoing
Pay Rate: £13.47 PAYE / £17.82 Umbrella
IR35:
Inside IR35
Work Pattern:
Negotiable

About the Client:
Somerset Council’s Children’s Social Care service supports vulnerable children and young people across the county. The Children Looked After (CLA) Commissioning Team ensures that children without registered care provision receive safe, appropriate and timely support.

This role provides essential administrative and coordination support to ensure placements and staffing are arranged efficiently.

This temporary role provides vital business support to the CLA Commissioning Team. The postholder will be responsible for coordinating emergency accommodation and staffing arrangements for vulnerable young people, as well as arranging support for children with disabilities when respite is unavailable. The role requires excellent organisational skills, strong communication, and the ability to work collaboratively across Children’s Services and external agencies.

• Book properties and staffing for vulnerable young people requiring emergency support.
• Coordinate staffing for children with disabilities when respite is unavailable.
• Liaise with internal teams and external providers to ensure timely arrangements.
• Manage workload effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure clear communication across services.
• Support the wider Children’s Social Care team with administrative tasks as required.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence liaising with internal and external partners.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across Children’s Services.
• Dedicated team player with the ability to work independently.
• Previous experience in administrative or coordination roles.
• Experience with in children’s services is beneficial but not essential.