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Senior Fostering Administrator Permanent
Location: North West
Salary: £26,000 £30,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Fostering Administrator to join a supportive and established fostering service.
This is a rewarding role at the heart of the fostering team, providing essential administrative support to the Registered Manager, fostering managers, social workers and foster carers.
You will play an important part in ensuring the fostering service operates efficiently, maintains accurate records and continues to meet relevant fostering regulations and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities
As Senior Fostering Administrator, your responsibilities will include:
- Acting as a first point of contact for telephone calls, enquiries and correspondence.
- Providing high-quality administrative support to managers and social workers.
- Organising and coordinating fostering panel meetings, including dates, venues, paperwork and arrangements.
- Preparing accurate and compliant panel documentation.
- Taking clear and accurate minutes at fostering panels and other meetings this is essential.
- Organising training, events and meetings for foster carers and staff.
- Supporting the assessment process for prospective foster carers.
- Undertaking and tracking statutory checks.
- Monitoring assessment progress and ensuring key deadlines are met.
- Booking required training and assessments.
- Maintaining accurate databases, records and spreadsheets.
- Collecting and managing data to support audits, inspections and reporting.
- Preparing letters, reports and other professional documentation.
- Supporting managers and social workers with queries and administrative requirements.
- Handling sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
- Ensuring records are maintained in line with safeguarding, data protection and fostering requirements. xgikmsk
About You
We are looking for an organised and experienced administrator who is confident working in a busy environment and managing multiple priorities.
You will ideally have:
- Previous experienc Please click on the apply button to read the full job description
Senior Administrator Fostering in Blackburn employer: P4 Recruitment
As a Deputy Manager in our Residential Care Home located in Chorley, you will be part of a compassionate and dedicated team that prioritises the well-being and development of both residents and staff. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive training, and opportunities for career advancement, all within a supportive work culture that values collaboration and respect. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we care for while enjoying the unique advantages of working in a vibrant community.
