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Are you an organised, proactive and passionate administrator looking for a rewarding role where your work truly matters?

Barnardo's Midlands Fostering Families is looking for a Panel Administrator (Administrative Assistant) to join our dedicated and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a service that helps transform the lives of children and young people through foster care.

As the first point of coordination for our fostering panel processes, you will work closely with social workers, managers, foster carers and independent panel members, ensuring that our fostering panels run smoothly and efficiently.

About the Role

You will provide high-quality administrative support to the fostering service, with a particular focus on coordinating fostering panels and maintaining accurate records. Your attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills will help ensure that important decisions about children's lives are supported by well-managed and effective processes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Organising and coordinating fostering panel meetings.
• Preparing and distributing panel papers and agendas.
• Taking accurate minutes and maintaining confidential records.
• Liaising with social workers, foster carers and panel members.
• Managing databases and electronic filing systems.
• Supporting compliance with fostering regulations and internal procedures.
• Providing general administrative support to the wider Midlands Fostering Families team.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Has excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Can manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Has strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates professionalism, discretion and attention to detail.
• Is confident using Microsoft Office and administrative systems.
• Enjoys working as part of a supportive and collaborative team.
• Shares Barnardo's values and commitment to safeguarding children.

Previous experience in an administrative, coordination or support role is desirable, although experience within fostering or social care is not essential. We are keen to hear from candidates who can bring enthusiasm, commitment and a willingness to learn.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date.  We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible 

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