CONNECT FOSTERING SERVICES LTD
Placements/ Admin Officer
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Job Overview
Job Title: Placements and Administration Officer
Sector: Independent Fostering Agency (IFA)
Location: UK-based - Office
Reports To: Head of Resources
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000
Key Responsibilities
Placement Coordination & Referrals
- Process referrals: Receive, log, and triage incoming placement requests and referrals from local authorities.
- Support matching: Assist in matching children and young people with suitable foster carers based on needs, background, and availability.
- Liaise with stakeholders: Communicate with local authority social workers, supervising social workers, and foster carers regarding placement details.
- Manage vacancy data: Keep the internal database and carer availability lists up to date.
Administration & Compliance
- Maintain records: Keep accurate electronic and paper records up to date on agency databases.
- Manage documentation: Process admission paperwork, placement agreements, and statutory checks within required timescales.
- Support tenders: Assist in completing paperwork and data returns for local authority tenders and Ofsted datasets.
- Handle communications: Manage general emails, telephone calls, and messages professionally and sensitively.
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Safeguarding & Governance
- Maintain confidentiality: Strictly observe data protection laws (GDPR) and confidentiality rules regarding sensitive family and child information.
- Comply with regulations: Work within fostering regulations, National Minimum Standards, and internal safeguarding policies.
- Report concerns: Escalate any safeguarding or placement stability concerns immediately to line management.
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Person Specification
Essential Requirements
- Experience: Previous office administration experience, ideally within social care, healthcare, or a regulated environment.
- Organization: High level of organization with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for liaising with professionals and carers.
- IT Skills: Confident using Microsoft Office programs and secure database systems.
- Values: A clear understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding, and the needs of vulnerable children.
Desirable Qualifications
- A relevant qualification or background in Health & Social Care, Social Work, or Business Administration
The role is based in Iver, Buckinghamshire
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