Admissions Caseworker

Service Care; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Care is recruiting for an Admissions Caseworker within Children's Services on a temporary agency basis. The role supports admissions processes with a focus on accurate record-keeping, coordination of information, and delivering timely casework tasks.

Hybrid working arrangement allows two on-site days per month, with standard hours from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. Start date is November 2026, offering a flexible but demanding administrative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Resilience, flexibility and a positive approach to changing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative and casework support to the admissions team.
• Assisting with the coordination and processing of admissions-related information.
• Maintaining accurate records and handling information carefully.
• Supporting projects and wider administrative activities as required.
• Managing competing tasks and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Adapting to changing priorities within a busy working environment.
• Communicating professionally with colleagues and relevant stakeholders.

Skills

Organisation

Administrative skills

Time management

Communication skills

Resilience

Education

Maths and English at Grade C or above (Grade 5 or above in vacancy info)

Job description

Admissions Caseworker

Our client | Children's Services | Hybrid Working

Pay: £14.82 per hour PAYE or £20.10 per hour Umbrella

Hours: 37 hours per week, full-time

Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm

Contract: Temporary agency assignment

Start date: November 2026

Working arrangement: Hybrid – just two days on-site per month

The Opportunity

Are you organised, adaptable and confident working in a fast-paced environment? Our client is looking for an Admissions Caseworker to support its Children's Services team on a temporary basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities while working to deadlines.

Experience in administration, project support or admissions-related work would be beneficial, but it is not essential. If you're a proactive individual who can adapt to changing demands, remain resilient under pressure and deliver a high standard of work, this could be the opportunity for you.

With a predominantly remote working arrangement and just two days on-site per month, this role offers an attractive level of flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing administrative and casework support to the admissions team.
• Assisting with the coordination and processing of admissions-related information.
• Maintaining accurate records and handling information carefully.
• Supporting projects and wider administrative activities as required.
• Managing competing tasks and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Adapting to changing priorities within a busy working environment.
• Communicating professionally with colleagues and relevant stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Resilience, flexibility and a positive approach to changing priorities.
• Excellent time management and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a wider team.

Previous experience in administration, project support or admissions would be advantageous, although this is not essential.

Candidates must also have Grade C or above (or equivalent) in Maths and English , with Grade 5 or above specified in the vacancy information.

Assignment Details

• Location: Our client
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Working hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
• PAYE rate: £14.82 per hour
• Umbrella rate: £20.10 per hour
• Working arrangement: Hybrid, with two days on-site per month
• IR35: Inside IR35