SWLA Business Support Assistant

We are looking for someone with strong literacy and numeracy skills, who demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. The successful candidate will have good IT skills, including experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, along with accurate and efficient data entry capabilities. They will be able to manage their workload effectively, prioritising tasks and working to deadlines, and will be a team player with a strong commitment to maintaining high standards.

The Social Work Learning Academy is hosted by Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) and delivered in partnership with Staffordshire County Council. We are central to supporting Adult Social Care, Safeguarding, and Core Support & Improvement services across North and South Staffordshire. Our work focuses on workforce development, learning, and maintaining high standards of professional practice across both the Trust and Local Authority.

At MPFT, we are committed to supporting your wellbeing and career development. You will benefit from:

A comprehensive induction and ongoing support

Automatic enrolment into SWLA membership, supporting progression and career aspirations

A flexible, forward-thinking working environment with opportunities for hybrid working

A strong culture of leadership, support, and continuous improvement

Our Values

The post holder will be expected to uphold the Trusts values:

We put quality first

We focus on people

We take responsibility

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

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

Qualifications & Training

Essential: - RSA III typewriting/ word processing or equivalent; - NVQ Level III in Business Administration or equivalent demonstrated experience.

Desirable: - Formal IT qualification

Experience

Desirable: - Knowledge/ Experience of supporting social care business.; - Previous NHS Experience