Social Care Admin Officer 5276035

Triumph Consultants Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in social care is seeking a Social Care Admin Officer to support Social Work Teams. The role requires strong communication, excellent administrative skills, and prior experience in social care. Responsibilities include assisting with case work, maintaining safeguarding standards, and managing records. This position offers a pay rate of £16.37 per hour for a duration of 2-3 months.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in social care is essential.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and understand safeguarding principles.
• Must have strong administrative and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Social Work Teams with case work and support families.
• Provide information for reports and meetings.
• Maintain high quality safeguarding standards.

Skills

Experience working within social care or supporting social work teams

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent administrative skills

Ability to gather and present accurate information

Clear understanding of safeguarding principles

Excellent organisational skills

Confidence in attending meetings

Familiarity with financial procedures

Collaborative, team-focused approach

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Social Care Admin Officer

Ref: Newcastle 5276035

Pay rate: £16.37 per hour PAYE

Role length: Anticipated 2 - 3 months

DBS requirement: An Enhanced DBS

Additional requirement: Driving Licence

Role description: To apply for this role, you must have experience working in social care or supporting social work teams, strong communication and interpersonal skills, excellent administrative and organisational abilities, a clear understanding of safeguarding principles, proficiency in maintaining accurate records, confidence in attending meetings regarding family cases, familiarity with financial procedures including petty cash handling, and a collaborative, team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• To assist Social Work Teams with case work ensuring that children and families receive support that is consistent, integrated and is of the highest standard
• To provide information for reports, meetings, conferences, etc, to agreed standards
• To maintain high quality safeguarding standards for children, reporting concerns promptly to the Family Time Supervisor
• To update and maintain computer and written records in accordance with Directorate guidelines ensuring the quality of the information noted is accurate and up to date
• To participate in meetings in respect of families
• To establish and promote effective working relationships with external partners, agencies and other sections of the Directorate that will improve practice and outcomes for children and families
• To administer petty cash in accordance with the Authority and the Directorate's financial regulations and procedures

What the client is looking for

• Experience working within social care or supporting social work teams
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with families, professionals, and partner agencies
• Excellent administrative skills
• The ability to gather and present accurate information for reports, meetings, and conferences
• A clear understanding of safeguarding principles and the ability to report concerns promptly
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to maintain accurate computerised and written records
• Confidence in attending and contributing to meetings regarding family cases
• Familiarity with financial procedures, including petty cash handling
• A collaborative, team-focused approach, with a drive to deliver positive outcomes for children and families

How to Apply

• Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application.
• Submit your CV in Word format.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended.