Cin-Cp Unit Co-Ordinato

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Winterley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire East Council is seeking a highly organised Unit Co-ordinator to support vulnerable children and young people. This rewarding role involves comprehensive business and administrative support, facilitating care planning and decision-making. Join a team that values innovation and flexibility while making a real impact in the community.

Benefits

Professional development support

Respectful team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative roles, ideally in children's social care.
• Strong proficiency in Word, Excel, and case management systems.
• Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Organise and manage bi-weekly Agency Decision Making (ADM) meetings.
• Provide guidance on ADM processes and documentation.
• Coordinate travel and bookings for service users and staff.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Data management

IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Business Administration (or equivalent)

Job description

Unit Co-ordinator – Cared for Children and Care Leavers
Location: Cledford House, Cheshire East
Job Reference: JAJB4477
Apply To: [e-mail]

Are you highly organised, proactive, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people? We're currently looking for a Unit Co-ordinator to join the Cared for Children and Care Leavers Team within Cheshire East Council.

As a key member of the team, you’ll provide comprehensive business and administrative support to Social Workers, Team Managers, and Personal Advisors. This is a rewarding role where your contribution directly supports care planning, leaving care support, and adoption decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organise and manage bi-weekly Agency Decision Making (ADM) meetings, including maintaining booking systems and meeting schedules.
  
  
• Provide guidance and support to social workers regarding ADM processes and required documentation.
  
  
• Set up and prepare meeting rooms and ensure video conferencing is operational across multiple venues.
  
  
• Minute sensitive and confidential ADM meetings accurately and professionally.
  
  
• Maintain detailed records of ADM outcomes, correspondence, and supporting paperwork.
  
  
• Liaise with legal teams, social workers, and agency advisers to meet procedural requirements and court timescales.
  
  
• Coordinate travel, interpreter bookings, and documentation for service users and staff.
  
  
• Input, manage, and secure confidential data on internal systems (e.g., Liquid Logic).
  
  
• Support financial processes including purchase card transactions, invoice processing, and tracking expenditure.
  
  
• Assist with staff onboarding and DBS monitoring, ensuring accurate and current records.
  
  

About You:

• You’ll be experienced in administrative roles, ideally within a children’s social care or local authority setting.
  
  
• Able to remain calm and professional under pressure, handling emotionally sensitive situations with discretion and resilience.
  
  
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and the ability to use case management systems.
  
  
• Confident communicator with excellent organisational, minute-taking, and data management skills.
  
  
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and safeguarding responsibilities within children’s social care is highly desirable.
  
  
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Business Administration (or equivalent) is essential.
  
  

Why Join Us? Cheshire East Council is committed to working for a brighter future together. You’ll be part of a team that values flexibility, responsibility, service, innovation, and teamwork. You’ll receive support to develop professionally, be treated with respect, and have the chance to make a tangible impact in your community.

? To apply, please send your CV and a short covering note to [e-mail]