Self-Employed Administration Officer (Newham Parent Carer Forum)

Salary: Self-employed, paid at £15 p/h (term-time only).

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until March 2025

Reports to: Newham Parent Carer Forum

Based at: Newham Parent Carer Forum Office, with flexibility for remote work

Hours: 12 hours per week, Monday to Friday (flexible working hours, with at least two days per month in the office).

Background

Newham Parent Forum (NPF) is a voluntary group of parents and carers of children and young people (0-25) with special/additional needs and disabilities (SEND) living in the London Borough of Newham. We provide an opportunity for parents and carers to express their views and input into the planning and delivery of SEND services.

We signpost and empower families to obtain the best possible support and services for their children. The work of the forum is supported by Contact, and we are a member of the National Network of Parent Carer Forums (NNPCF).

The work of the forum is funded by DFE and supported by Contact. ‘Contact for Families with Disabled Children’.

CB Plus (CommUNITY Barnet) has been appointed by the Forum to act as a local host and provide a range of support including recruitment.

 About the Role

This is a self-employed role. We are seeking a highly motivated and organised Self-Employed Administration Officer to join our team on a part-time basis. As a self-employed contractor, you will have flexibility to manage your working hours, with a requirement to be present at the office at least twice a month. In this role, you will be the backbone of our office, providing exceptional administrative support and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of the forum.

We will review applications and conduct interviews on a rolling basis. If we find the right candidate, we may close the job advert early, so early applications are encouraged.