Are you wanting a new challenge where no two days are the same? Do you want to be part of a dynamic, busy and friendly small Admin Team? This is the job opportunity for you. We are looking to recruit a permanent experienced administrator to join our team within the Fostering Team.
We are looking for an experienced Administrator to work within the Fostering Support Team on a permanent part time basis. You will work on a hybrid basis with some days working from home and some days you will work in the office.
This position is to provide support to the team in the undertaking of statutory checks for prospective Foster Carers and Special Guardians. The post will also be required to assist with statistical information to the Fostering Team Managers and assist in the production of the yearly Government Data Set information.
You will be required to assist with Foster Panel tasks and take minutes at the Fostering Panels and a variety of other Children’s Services Meetings. Accuracy and attention to detail is essential in all areas of work.
Duties include accurate data inputting, updating diary management, dealing with some difficult and challenging telephone calls, members of the public and internal and external colleagues.
Excellent customer care and communication skills are essential along with the ability to work as part of a team or independently using your own initiative.
You will be required to update our social care recording system and complete general administrative tasks to support senior managers and other professionals within the service.
Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that you are fully aware of all aspects of data protection and confidentiality as you will be working in an environment dealing with extremely sensitive and emotive information on a daily basis including information relating to the abuse and injuries to children and young people.
Core office hours are 8.30 -17.00 Monday to Thursday and 8.30-16.30 on a Friday. This post is part of the flexi time scheme.
Wakefield Council employees have access to corporate offers and discounts from local and national companies on a wide range of products and services, including discounted travel tickets and leisure membership.
A standard DBS check and clearance will be required for this post.
If you would like any further information, please contact Denise Waterson on or .