Nottinghamshire County Council
Fostering Panel Administrator
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Salary
£25,583 - £26,403 per annum
Type of Vacancy
Fixed Term
Work Pattern
Full Time
Duration (Months)
12
Hours per Week
37
Work Base
Various
Working Arrangements
Hybrid
Job Description / Person Specification
[Fostering Panel Administrator JDPS.pdf – 107KB](Opens in a new window)
Competency Framework
Tier 7a
Number of Posts
3
Interview Date
22 September 2026
Closing Date
03 September 2026 23:55
At Nottinghamshire County Council, we are dedicated to making a difference in our community. We believe in supporting our children and families to achieve the best outcomes. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional services that truly matter.
Role Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Fostering Panel Administrator to join our dynamic team. You will play a vital role in administering the Fostering Panels for Nottinghamshire, Nottingham City, Derbyshire, and Derby City Councils. Your responsibilities will include setting up virtual panels via Microsoft Teams, managing invites, preparing panel materials, and recording and distributing outputs. This role is essential in ensuring our panels run smoothly and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Setting up and managing virtual panels on Microsoft Teams.
- Sending out invites and preparing necessary documentation.
- Administering attendance and recording minutes during panels.
- Updating corporate databases with accurate information.
- Collaborating with team members to ensure seamless operations.
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Required Skills and Experience
- Proven administrative experience, particularly in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent IT skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
- A solid understanding of GDPR and data protection regulations.
- Experience in using electronic recording systems.
Personal Qualities
- Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within a team and build strong relationships.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills for clear and concise information sharing.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to manage changing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy in all tasks.
Benefits
At Nottinghamshire County Council, we offer a supportive environment where you can thrive. Our benefits include:
- A place to belong: A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
- Flexible working: Opportunities for hybrid working, allowing you to balance home and office life.
- Professional development: Access to training and career advancement opportunities.
- Generous leave: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our leave policies.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families in our community! If you are enthusiastic, motivated, and ready to take on this rewarding role, we encourage you to apply today!
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Contact Information
For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Karen Bullen on 01159774754 or by email karen.bullen@nottscc.gov.uk.
Additional Information
- Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
- Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.
- Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.
- A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
- Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
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