Fostering Panel Administrator

Job description

Job responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the fostering service as a Fostering Panel Administrator.

Based at Angel Square, you will be supporting the business support function of the fostering panel . You will be responsible for the administrative functions for the fostering panel including minute taking , collation of paperwork for panel members and communicatingdecisions to foster carers following the panel process. The ideal candidate will be flexible to take on a variety of tasks, whilst communicating confidently and effectively. You will work closely with the fostering panel adviser and a colleague panel administrator.

We are looking for someone who can be flexible to meet the needs and demands of the business.

To arrangean informal chat about the role, please contact Natalie Lohneis, Fostering Service Manager at natalie.lohneis@nctrust.co.uk.

Shortlisted candidates will be offered interviews on Monday 21st August 2023

We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do.

We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including:

• 2 Day Induction Programme
• 2 days Signs of Safety training (social care colleagues)
• Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities
• Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits
• A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions
• Local government Pension Scheme
• Heavily subsidised town centre car parking scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• 28days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days after 5 years service
• Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days
• Employee Discount Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Monthly quality supervision

This position will be based within our One Angel Square offices. The position reports directly to our Fostering Panel Advisor and supports all administrative functions of our Fostering Panel as detailed in the job description, to include the taking of, and accurate recording of, panel minutes.

You will be a self-motivated, organised Administrator that delivers professional support for Practitioners and the Management Team. Accuracy, attention to detail and use of initiative is required when completing panel meetings, minuting meetings, and co ordinating paperwork to be shared with panel members and the agency decision maker as part of the panel process.

You must have a confident working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and experience of using computerised recording systems, although training will be given. The ability to prioritise your workload whilst achieving deadlines, in a highly performing and changing environment, is essential.

An understanding of confidentiality and data protection is imperative. You will need to demonstrate an ability to learn quickly and how you would make a positive contribution to our team.

Northamptonshire Childrens Trust was established in November 2020 to deliver Childrens Services to the newly established North and West Northants County Councils. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils; this provides the organisation with unique opportunities to explore new ways of working and to be more agile and adaptable in its approach to service delivery. We are developing a culture that allows the very highest quality of professional practice to flourish and evolve, delivering at the cutting edge of new innovation.

Person Specification

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Children's Trust

Address

Northamptonshire

NN1 1ED

Employer's website

https://careers.nctrust.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)