This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Band 3 Administrator to join our well-established team of administrators and clinicians working to meet the health needs of children in care, care leavers, and those open to the youth justice service. Admin support in respect of foster carers medicals is also a key part of this role. Closing Date:
05/01/25 Shortlisting:
06/01/25 Interview:
14/01/25 Main Duties of the Job
You will work as part of an existing administrative service providing comprehensive admin support to clinicians. Manage the team's information systems and accurately maintain all elements, ensuring timely statutory notifications to all agencies. Produce high-quality documents from written, recorded, or dictated material. Handle the administrative element of externally working with the Children and Families Trust database (LCS) and undertake training to maintain awareness of system changes. Take and/or provide minutes and agendas for meetings. Provide and receive sensitive information regarding Safeguarding Children, communicating with a wide range of professionals, within BDCFT Policies and Protocols. Collate and distribute documents internally and externally, including photocopying as required, while adhering to data protection policies and procedures. Plan and prioritize workload based on service needs. Participate in regular supervision and attend all mandatory training. Participate annually in identifying, developing, and agreeing your own development plan with your line manager using the Trust Appraisal process. Comply with all Trust policies, procedures, and protocols. About Us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: We Care:
We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference. We Listen:
We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs. We Deliver:
We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners. We consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including: Increased mileage rates for > 3500 A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities Plus many more. We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities. Person Specification
Qualifications
Relevant Level 2 Qualification or demonstrable equivalent experience. GCSE Passes at Grade C or above in Math's and English or equivalent. Prepared to undertake relevant training to develop skills required to carry out duties. Experience
Demonstrable Administration/office experience. Understanding of Confidentiality & Data Protection Act (1998). Competence and at least 2 years experience in using Microsoft Windows - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. Minute taking and transcribing within the team. Experience of dealing with telephone calls of a highly sensitive nature and dealing with professional people. Knowledge of Information Governance. Previous experience of working within NHS. Knowledge of Safeguarding Children. Knowledge and experience of working in a multi-cultural environment. Skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills. An ability to deal with sensitive issues. Good interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team. Ability to work under pressure. Flexible. Willing to learn. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Address
Westbourne Green Community Health Care Centre
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