Location: Cledford House, Cheshire East
Job Reference: JAJB4477
Apply To: john.deane@servicecare.org.uk
Are you highly organised, proactive, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people? We're currently looking for a Unit Co-ordinator to join the Cared for Children and Care Leavers Team within Cheshire East Council.
As a key member of the team, you’ll provide comprehensive business and administrative support to Social Workers, Team Managers, and Personal Advisors. This is a rewarding role where your contribution directly supports care planning, leaving care support, and adoption decision-making processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Organise and manage bi-weekly Agency Decision Making (ADM) meetings, including maintaining booking systems and meeting schedules.
- Provide guidance and support to social workers regarding ADM processes and required documentation.
- Set up and prepare meeting rooms and ensure video conferencing is operational across multiple venues.
- Minute sensitive and confidential ADM meetings accurately and professionally.
- Maintain detailed records of ADM outcomes, correspondence, and supporting paperwork.
- Liaise with legal teams, social workers, and agency advisers to meet procedural requirements and court timescales.
- Coordinate travel, interpreter bookings, and documentation for service users and staff.
- Input, manage, and secure confidential data on internal systems (e.g., Liquid Logic).
- Support financial processes including purchase card transactions, invoice processing, and tracking expenditure.
- Assist with staff onboarding and DBS monitoring, ensuring accurate and current records.
- You’ll be experienced in administrative roles, ideally within a children’s social care or local authority setting.
- Able to remain calm and professional under pressure, handling emotionally sensitive situations with discretion and resilience.
- Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and the ability to use case management systems.
- Confident communicator with excellent organisational, minute-taking, and data management skills.
- Knowledge of policies, procedures, and safeguarding responsibilities within children’s social care is highly desirable.
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Business Administration (or equivalent) is essential.
? To apply, please send your CV and a short covering note to john.deane@servicecare.or
