Overview
Fostering Service Support Officer (Temporary)
Job description
37 hours per week
Temporary up to 1 year
Responsibilities
* Provide a range of business support activities to the Fostering and Placement Service Teams to enable it to meet its statutory obligations and provide timely and effective services, focusing on finding families for children in our care.
* Assist Social Workers and Team Managers within the service on a daily basis, working closely with them to deliver effective administrative support in line with statutory requirements as well as agreed departmental standards and procedures.
* Be confident and pro-active, not afraid to use your initiative, with excellent organisation and communication skills.
* Have experience in administrative and/or financial practices/procedures.
* Experience of minute taking, or a willingness to learn this skill is required.
* Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
* The council\'s Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.
Important dates
* Closing Date: 19 November 2025
* Shortlisting Date: 20 November 2025
* Interview Date: 1 December 2025
Additional information
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council
Job Description & Person Specification
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