Panel Administrator

Full Job Description

Job Title: Panel Administrator

Location: Regionally/ Office based from our Warrington office

Salary: £23,400 pro rata (3 days)

Contract Type: Part Time, Fixed Term (initially 9 months maternity cover however, could be extended to 12 months)

If you really want to make your mark in a rapidly growing business that is committed to improving the lives of children and young people, we have the role for you!

We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Panel Administrator to join our team at NFA North West.

About us.

The National Fostering Group is the UK’s largest independent fostering family.

Our highly skilled and dedicated fostering community supports Local Authorities by providing short or long-term foster placements for thousands of vulnerable children and teenagers throughout the UK.Our vision is to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world. Every day we improve the lives of thousands of young people, their families and communities through a relentless focus on caring and learning.

About the role

The successful candidate will be required to provide a high quality administrative and minute taking service, planning, organising and attending Fostering Panels. This will involve producing accurate and appropriate minutes and adding them to carer records on Charms.  The Panel Administrator will also be required to manage DBS applications and ensure Carer Medicals and other statutory checks are completed in line with legal requirements, therefore, they will need to have good written and verbal communication skills and be able to respond to telephone calls in a professional manner. They will also act as a support to Social Workers as and when required.

The nature of our business means that tasks and responsibilities are sometimes unpredictable and therefore, staff are expected to work flexibly when the occasion arises and tasks which are not specifically covered in the job description will have to be undertaken.

The Panel Administrator will be joining a supportive and caring team who put a relentless focus on the outcomes of the children and young people in our care.

Who we are looking for

You will have experience of working within an office environment and supporting a busy team. The successful candidate will need a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Excel to create reports.  It is important that you are able to work efficiently within a fast-paced environment. You should have the ability to meet tight deadlines and work calmly under pressure with a flexible working attitude. Teamwork is important as well as being able to work on your own initiative. 

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop your own personal skills and capability though on-going training as agreed with your line manager.

Essential Criteria

• Experience within an administrative role
• Strong IT skills
• Minute taking
• Good organisational skills
• Good communication skills, both spoken and written
• Willingness to learn and happy to undertake professional training where necessary
• Team player
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Organised with the ability to manage numerous tasks & deadlines
• An awareness of how key social media platforms work and operate within a business setting (desirable)

Why work for us

• Holidays starting at 25 days per annum (pro rata) rising to 30 after 5 yrs plus 8 bank holidays, 1 One Moment in Time and ability to buy up to 5 extra days.
• Extensive training suite
• Professional support network
• Pension Scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first class mental health support services and physical health checks.
• Employee Rewards Hub
• Free parking

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

•  A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer

Job ID: 256160