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Fostering and Permanence Panel Co:ordinator
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Job category: Permanent
Full:time/part:time: Full:time
Salary: A GBP 38,255 - A GBP 39,276 per annum
Closing date: 5th August 2026
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
- Provide comprehensive and confidential business support to both the Fostering and Permanence Panel and Agency Decision Maker (ADM)
- Implement, maintain, and review systems to ensure dates of panels and initial review approvals are undertaken within agreed statutory timescales
- Maintain professional communication as the first point of contact for panel chair, panel advisor, and internal/independent panel members
- Draft agendas, book venues, take complex confidential minutes, and provide full records of panel business
- Maintain the central list of members, records, confidentiality agreements, and ensure statutory checks are kept up to date
- Produce all post-panel documentation confirming the outcome and liaise with other professionals to ensure statutory notification timescales are met
- Ensure panel members' invoices are submitted to payroll and records are maintained
- Advise on administrative processes associated with the panels and implement new procedures as directed by Business Support management.
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Essential Requirements
- Experience in managing professional panels or a PA type role
- High levels of organization and the ability to work to deadlines under pressure
- Experience in taking detailed and accurate minutes of meetings
- Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally
- Skills in the use of word-processing, spreadsheets, and databases
- Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently
- Ability to devise, implement, maintain, and review office systems
- Ability to work within and interpret policies, procedures, and legislation
- Ability to appreciate the need for confidentiality.
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Why Join Us?
- Be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of children and families
- Work in a supportive and collaborative environment
- Have access to opportunities for professional development and growth.
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