Home Finding Officer

Opus People Solutions Ltd; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Opus People Solutions Ltd, on behalf of Coventry City Council, is seeking a Home Finding Officer on a 6-month temporary basis to join the Children's Services team in Coventry. The role offers hybrid working with up to two days onsite per week at the Coventry office, and may lead to permanent opportunities.

This position suits an experienced administrator aiming to develop a career within safeguarding and children's services.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience.
• Strong IT skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a process-driven environment.
• Awareness of safeguarding and handling sensitive information.
• Children's Services experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing shared inboxes and referrals.
• Liaising with Social Workers, Providers and Commissioning Teams.
• Reviewing and progressing referrals.
• Updating systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Attending team meetings and supervision sessions.
• Supporting the team duty function to manage and prioritise incoming referrals.

Skills

Administration

IT skills

Attention to detail

Safeguarding awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Home Finding Officer

Rate of Pay: £15.31 per hour PAYE/ £20.86 per hour UMB

Working Hours: 37 hours, 8:30am-5pm Monday - Thursday, 8:30am-4:30pm Friday, 1-hour unpaid break each day. Shared late shift rota (8pm latest), 1 day per week.

Location: Hybrid - up to 2 days onsite per week. Coventry based office.

Duration: 6-Month temporary basis with potential to extend.

Potential permanent opportunities may become available!

Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of our Client, Coventry City Council, for a Home Finding Officer on a temporary basis to join the busy Children's Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator looking to develop a career within safeguarding and children's services.

Key Duties:

• Managing shared inboxes and referrals
• Liaising with Social Workers, Providers and Commissioning Teams
• Reviewing and progressing referrals
• Updating systems and maintaining accurate records
• Attending team meetings and supervision sessions
• Supporting the team duty function to manage and prioritise incoming referrals

Requirements:

• Previous administration experience
• Strong IT skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a process-driven environment
• Awareness of safeguarding and handling sensitive information
• Children's Services experience desirable.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to gain valuable experience within Children's Services while working in a supportive team environment.

All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references. In addition, due to the nature of the role the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure will be undertaken