Location
London

Hours
Full Time (initial induction 4 to 6 weeks on site, thereafter onsite twice a week)

Salary
£39,276 per annum

About the Role
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Fostering and Permanence Panel Co-ordinator. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of our fostering and permanence panels, which play a vital role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in need of fostering and permanence.

Key responsibilities include providing comprehensive and confidential business support to both the Fostering and Permanence Panel and Agency Decision Maker (ADM), implementing and maintaining systems to ensure panels and initial review approvals occur within statutory timescales, and maintaining professional communication as the first point of contact for panel chair, panel advisor, and internal/independent panel members.

The role also involves drafting agendas, booking venues, taking complex confidential minutes, maintaining records and confidentiality agreements, producing post-panel documentation, liaising with professionals to meet statutory notification timescales, managing panel members' invoices, and advising on administrative processes with implementation of new procedures as directed by Business Support management.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of children and families, working in a supportive and collaborative environment with access to professional development and growth.

Experience
Experience in managing professional panels or a PA type role is essential. Proven ability to take detailed and accurate minutes of meetings and manage confidential information effectively.

About you
You will be highly organized with the ability to work to deadlines under pressure. Effective communication skills, both written and oral, are required. You should be proficient in word-processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Ability to prioritise tasks, work independently and as part of a team, and devise, implement, maintain, and review office systems is essential. You must be able to work within and interpret policies, procedures, and legislation and appreciate the need for confidentiality.

Qualifications
While specific qualifications are not detailed, the role requires the ability to work within statutory frameworks and follow safe recruitment practices. The post holder will be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring check and Ealing Council's enhanced vetting process. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, with evidence requested at interview.