Team Coordinator (childrens Services) RBKC616456

Job Summary:

Salary range: £31,716 - £35,862 per annum
Work location: London
Hours per week: 36
Contract type: 2x Permanent and 1x Temporary up to 24 months
Vetting requirements: Enhanced DBS Check
Closing date: 16th July 2024
Interview date: 25th July 2024

About Us:

Use your administrative skills to support vulnerable children and their families.

In Kensington and Chelsea, we look after a diverse population, which includes people living in some of the nation's most affluent and most deprived wards. We are an outstanding rated authority with high aspirations for all our children and young people and have shaped our social work services to deliver the best for them. Our Team Coordinators play a vital role, taking on key administrative tasks to allow our Social Workers to focus on vulnerable children and their families.

The Role:

No two days are the same in this busy environment where you'll be supporting up to 14 social workers. You'll assist in the preparation of reports for case conferences and meetings and ensure case files are kept up to date. You will also make meeting arrangements, circulate papers and take minutes. Last but not least, you'll act as a first point of contact for clients and other visitors on reception and on the phone. You can also expect to be involved in organising transport and other appointments for looked-after children. It's a collaborative, supportive team that encourages everyone to learn, develop and progress.

Please refer to the
Job Description for more information

About You:

You're likely to have some understanding of statutory family and children safeguarding work covering areas such as Looked After Children, Child Protection and Care Leaving. With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you'll be equipped to provide a service which is culturally sensitive and empowering for all service users. Good organisation and flexibility is essential in this busy team and you must be ready to work under pressure. Proficiency in Microsoft programs such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint is also important. You will need an up-to-date DBS check.

In return, you can look forward to a package that includes a competitive salary, a high-quality pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays.

Please apply online explaining how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification and job description. CV's will not be considered for this role.

Application process

Please do not upload any documents, including CVs/Covering Letters or supporting statements, as these documents will not be reviewed and could result in your application not being shortlisted.

You should describe how you meet the person specification requirements for the position you are applying for in Section G of the application form.

Additional information:

The council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

We make sure all our staff are vetted to a high standard by conducting pre-employment checks to assess and assure the trustworthiness, integrity, and ability of prospective employees. This includes validating identity, right to work in the UK, qualifications (where applicable), work history (including the investigation of gaps) and referencing. They may also involve criminal record checks (UK and overseas).

We promote equality, welcome diverse applicants, and ensure inclusivity in our recruitment and selection process.

This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.

Information about the safeguarding of children and support for families: rbkc.gov.uk/children-and-education/safeguarding-children

Information about protecting and safeguarding yourself and others from abuse and neglect: rbkc.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/safeguarding-adults

We do not accept speculative CVs.

If you have any queries, please contact: recruitmentrbkc.gov.uk

You're likely to have some understanding of statutory family and children safeguarding work covering areas such as Looked After Children, Child Protection and Care Leaving. With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you'll be equipped to provide a service which is culturally sensitive and empowering for all service users. Good organisation and flexibility is essential in this busy team and you must be ready to work under pressure. Proficiency in Microsoft programs such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint is also important. You will need an up-to-date DBS check.

Use your administrative skills to support vulnerable children and their families.

In Kensington and Chelsea, we look after a diverse population, which includes people living in some of the nation's most affluent and most deprived wards. We are an outstanding rated authority with high aspirations for all our children and young people and have shaped our social work services to deliver the best for them. Our Team Coordinators play a vital role, taking on key administrative tasks to allow our Social Workers to focus on vulnerable children and their families.

In return, you can look forward to a package that includes a competitive salary, a high-quality pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays.