Business Support Officer - Safeguarding

Overview

Job Title: B o?usiness Support Officer

Location: Ilford

Contract: Temporary

Rate: 15.68 hour PAYE (BSO); 16.14 (Panel Administrator)

We have 2 new roles available

One is a Business Support Officer in children's services and the other is a Panel Administrator.

Hybrid working (3 days office based / 2 days working from home).

Role consists of managing the fostering and adoption panel, which is in place for the approval process of prospective foster carers / connected carers and special guardianship carers.

The administrator is responsible for booking all the panels, ensuring the panel is quorate, collating and distributing panel paperwork, minute taking at the panel, completing the ADMs (agency decision maker) sheets, recording outcomes on the Protocol Files (internal system), and updating Fostering Network. The panel meets fortnightly.

• Provide high-quality administrative support to Directors and senior officers.
• Manage calendars, organise meetings, and ensure effective communication.
• Handle a variety of tasks with flexibility and a positive attitude.
• Maintain confidentiality while dealing with sensitive information.
• Contribute to a collaborative and efficient work environment.
• Minute taking at meetings and conferences.

• Act as the first point of contact for service users and external agencies.
• Assist with financial administration, including payments and budget monitoring.
• Maintain accurate records using databases and spreadsheets.
• Organise internal and external events, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
• Participate in team meetings and support colleagues as needed.

• Minimum of 2 years  administrative experience.
• Safeguarding experience.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in MS Office and effective IT skills.
• Excellent customer service abilities and a positive attitude.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Must be a strong minute taker.

If you re ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a difference, we want to hear from you. Apply today and bring your enthusiasm and expertise to our client s team.

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