Job overview
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn
Adult Social Care - Older People and Physical Disability (OPPD)
OPPD East Social Care Pathway requires a Business Support Assistant - Band 3 (Agenda for Change)
Full time post 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5.00pm (working pattern to be negotiated)
Location: Tamworth, Lichfield, East Staffs or Moorlands - blended working - working from home and in the office.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a highly experienced and hard-working Administrator to complement our Business Support team supporting OPPD East Social Care Pathway. You will provide a high level of dedicated administrative support to established teams of Social Care Practitioners. A strong sense of teamwork and commitment to maintaining high standards is essential to this position. You will be required to provide comprehensive and confidential administrative and clerical activities to meet the needs of various services; you will effectively communicate related information and advice to enable the teams to achieve operational excellence. You will be required to undertake general office duties and support the teams and Managers where required. You will also be required to take minutes at Adult Protection meetings, producing a written record following the meeting on a regular basis.
All posts require suitable candidates who possess a good standard of literacy and numeracy, good communication and interpersonal skills, IT skills, including well developed data entry skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, ability to multitask and prioritise own workload.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information of this role please see attached the job description and person specification.
On appointment, the post holder will be auto-enrolled in the SWLA and aligned to the appropriate British Association of Social Work Professional Capabilities Framework. The relevant SWLA ‘stage’ (i.e. stage 1 (ASYE), 2 (Social Worker) or 3 (Advanced Social Worker) will also be agreed taking all prior Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and relevant experience into consideration. The post holder will be required to take responsibility for their own Continuous Professional Development.
Please note:- If enough applications are received prior to the closing date, the vacancy may close sooner.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of using computer based information systems in an office environment
- Ability and experience of using IT systems including Microsoft Office/MS Teams and have accurate and competent keyboard skills
- Experience of minute taking
Desirable
- Knowledge/ Experience of Patient Clinical Systems, in particular the Trust System and Local Authority systems
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English grade C or above or equivalent experience
- IT qualification equivalent to the competency level of ECDL/CLAIT etc.
- Apprenticeship/ NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent qualification or equivalent knowledge gained through experience
- Demonstrate a commitment to further training and development commensurate with the grade
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Band 3 Medical Secretary roles in Stafford
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for *Internal MPFT only* -Business Support Assistant with Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Stafford, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum (pro-rata). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Aug 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (20 Jul 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHS job search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.