Administration and distribution of Annual Home Reviews and Form F Assessments, liaising with LA Social Workers and Independent Reviewing Social Workers.
Take minutes at Panel Annual Home Review and End of Placement Meetings and prepare draft minutes and, after agreement by Chair, distribute accordingly.
To cover reception, answering the phone, greeting visitors, taking messages and all associated tasks.
DBS checks on all existing and prospective carers, their family members and support network.
Obtaining references and medical checks and ensuring their regular updates.
Prepare agendas for Foster Care Panels and Annual Home Reviews.
Input additional information onto Form Fs, e.g. DBS data, medicals, review dates and training.
Collate all information and send packs to Panel members/Annual Home Review Chairperson.
Prepare Section 7 onwards of Resource File for each applicant.
Produce letters and send Foster Carer Agreements to all successful applicants and yearly updates for existing Foster Carers.
Make up and maintain Foster Carer files.
Ensure that all Foster Carer information is kept up to date on Master Lists and Database.
Responsible for co-ordinating training for the Centre.
To provide Administrative support to the team.
Perform any other tasks that may be required as directed by the Office Co-ordinator or Centre Manager.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Previous experience in line management is desirable but not essential
Strong administration skills including excellent minute taking
Excellent attention to detail
Multitasking and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks
Excellent oral and written communications skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and the ability to respond to difficult situations
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage own workload independently
Able to build on good working relationships with professionals from various disciplines
Passionate, professional, with a "can-do" attitude at all times

About Us

30 days Annual Leave increasing to 35 days with length of service plus Bank Holidays
Company Pension Scheme,
Life Assurance x 2,
Employee Discount Scheme
Refer a friend scheme of £500 per successful placement