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Children & Young People - Administrator
- Job Type: Office-based, Full-time, Temporary Contract
- Location: Castleford, Wakefield, WF10
- Salary: £12.85 PAYE per hour
We are seeking a dedicated Administrator to join our Safeguarding and Reviewing Unit Administration Team within the Children and Young People’s Service. This role offers the opportunity to provide essential support in a dynamic and sensitive environment, where your efforts directly contribute to the wellbeing and safety of children and young people.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Child Protection Conference Chairs.
- Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment, using your own initiative and as part of a team.
- Perform live minute-taking at conferences and distribute the minutes to attendees post-event.
- Manage electronic diaries, send out meeting invitations, and handle data input using Microsoft Office and our dedicated social care recording system.
- Deal with enquiries from the public and internal/external professionals both on the telephone and face-to-face, handling highly sensitive and emotive information.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience in a similar administrative role, ideally within a child protection or social services setting.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of business administration systems and procedures.
- Experience communicating confidently with staff at various levels, partners, and the public.
- Understanding of data protection, confidentiality, and information security principles.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information related to the abuse and injuries of children and young people.
Benefits:
- Access to a dedicated consultant for ongoing support.
- Secure and easy-to-use online timesheet system.
- Self-service portal for managing holiday requests, payslips, and other employment documents.
- Access to free training, discount clubs, healthcare options, and Reed rewards.
- Inclusion in pension schemes, paid holiday schemes, and maternity benefits.
- Opportunities to work with leading UK employers including local authorities, the NHS, and local SMEs.
To apply for this Administrator position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience today!
