Child Protection Conference Administrator
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Job Description
3 months Contract with a Local Authority
Job Purpose
As a Child Protection Conference Administrator, you will provide high-quality administrative support to the Safeguarding and Reviewing Service, coordinating meetings and producing accurate minutes for Child Protection Conferences and other safeguarding-related meetings.
Key Duties/Accountabilities
- Organise and coordinate Child Protection Conferences and safeguarding meetings.
- Book meeting rooms and arrange conference schedules.
- Produce accurate and detailed minutes from complex meetings.
- Summarise sensitive and often emotive information professionally.
- Maintain confidential records and documentation.
- Distribute meeting papers and supporting documentation.
- Provide administrative support to the Safeguarding and Reviewing Service.
- Ensure records are completed within required timescales.
- Liaise with internal teams and external professionals.
- Maintain high standards of confidentiality and data protection.
- Support face-to-face and virtual conferences as required.
- Assist with general administrative and organisational duties.
Essential Experience Required
- Previous Administration or Clerical experience.
- Experience supporting meetings and conferences.
- Experience handling sensitive and confidential information.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to work to deadlines and agreed standards.
- Experience working within safeguarding, social care, children's services or public sector environments desirable.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Additional Information to Note
- Monday to Friday.
- Cardiff, CF10 4UW.
- Home-based most of the time.
- Office attendance required once every 2 weeks on a rota basis.
- Travel across Cardiff required for face-to-face conferences.
- Driving Licence preferred.
- We work on bi-weekly payment schedule.