At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Adoption Panels by managing records, reports, and ensuring smooth operations.
- Company: Join a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference in children's lives.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time hours, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Diversity-focused employer with guaranteed interviews for eligible candidates.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are essential.
The predicted salary is between 32061 - 32597 £ per year.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Adoption Service as a Business Support Administrator, providing essential support to Adoption Panels and playing a key role in ensuring that important decisions affecting children and families are delivered efficiently, accurately, and in line with legal requirements.
Working closely with Panel Advisers, Managers, the Agency Decision Maker, and a range of partner agencies, you will help coordinate and support the smooth running of Adoption Panels from start to finish. Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and maintaining records
- Managing reports and databases
- Tracking actions and deadlines
- Recording high-quality panel minutes of meetings
- Ensuring decisions are communicated accurately and promptly to all relevant parties
This is a fast-paced and varied role that requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities. You will also support the administration of adoption matching processes, maintain accurate information on case management systems, and contribute to regulatory and performance reporting for senior leaders and Ofsted.
In addition, you will play an important role in the recruitment and onboarding of Independent Panel Members, ensuring all necessary checks and processes are completed to the highest standard. If you are a proactive administrator who thrives in a busy environment, enjoys working with complex processes, and wants to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of children and families, this is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a dedicated and supportive team. This role is available on a fixed-term basis.
We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities. We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
This role requires a DBS check. The level of check for this role is - Standard.
We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive. If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk.
Closing date: 17/08/2026 Interview date: TBC
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