Fostering And Performance Panel Coordinator

Adecco; London Borough of Ealing; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency in London is looking for a Fostering and Performance Panel Coordinator. This role involves managing fostering panels, taking detailed minutes, and providing administrative support. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational and communication skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. The position offers a hybrid working model after initial training and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in taking in-depth, detailed, and accurate minutes of meetings.
• Strong administrative background including arranging and coordinating meetings.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and fast, accurate typing skills.
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage fostering and permanence panels and ADM decision-making meetings.
• Prepare agendas, distribute case papers, and liaise with social workers, panel members, and advisors.
• Take detailed, accurate, and confidential minutes of complex meetings.
• Maintain panel records, statutory checks, and compliance with national minimum standards.
• Produce reports and data to support performance monitoring and statutory returns.
• Provide business support and advice to Children's Services staff and independent professionals.

Skills

Minute-taking

Administrative coordination

Excellent communication

Task prioritization

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Fostering and Performance Panel Coordinator

Location: Ealing, West London, Hybrid working once training completed (6 weeks)

Hourly rate £20.96 PAYE / £27.77 Umbrella

Contract Length: 3-month contract (possibility of extension)

Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 35 hours

Start: ASAP

About the Role

A Local Authority in Ealing is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Fostering and Permanence Panel Coordinator to join our Children and Families Directorate. This pivotal role ensures the smooth running of fostering and permanence panels, supporting decisions that safeguard and promote the welfare of children in care.

You will manage all aspects of panel coordination, including scheduling, preparing documentation, and providing a full minuting service. Accuracy and confidentiality are paramount, as you will record complex discussions and ensure recommendations are documented and distributed within statutory timescales.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage fostering and permanence panels and ADM decision-making meetings.
• Prepare agendas, distribute case papers, and liaise with social workers, panel members, and advisors.
• Take detailed, accurate, and confidential minutes of complex meetings and ensure timely distribution.
• Maintain panel records, statutory checks, and compliance with national minimum standards.
• Produce reports and data to support performance monitoring and statutory returns.
• Provide professional business support and advice to Children's Services staff and independent professionals.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in taking in-depth, detailed, and accurate minutes of meetings and distributing them within agreed timescales.
• Strong administrative background, including arranging and coordinating meetings.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and fast, accurate typing skills.
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements.

Desirable

• Experience in local authority or fostering services.
• Knowledge of fostering regulations and statutory processes.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.