Fostering Panel co-coordinator & Recruitment Administrator
New Yesterday
About Barnet Council
Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative – which drive everything we do.
About The Role
Are you a highly organised and people-focused individual looking to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives? We are seeking a dedicated Fostering Panel & Recruitment Administrator to play a key role in supporting our Fostering Service. This is a dual role that supports both the Fostering Panel process and the Recruitment Team, helping to ensure children and young people are placed in safe, nurturing homes.
This varied and rewarding role will involve:
Fostering Panel Administration
Coordinating all administrative aspects of the fostering panel, including scheduling meetings, preparing and distributing panel papers, and minute-taking.
Liaising with panel members, social workers, and senior managers to ensure the smooth operation of the panel.
Maintaining accurate records, reports, and panel outcomes in line with fostering regulations and internal policies.
Recruitment Team Administration
Supporting the recruitment of new foster carers through administrative duties and first-stage applicant engagement.
Coordinating and attending outreach events such as community fairs, information sessions, and awareness campaigns to promote fostering.
Handling initial enquiries and conducting telephone screening with potential applicants to assess suitability and provide clear information about the fostering journey.
Maintaining the applicant tracking system and ensuring communication with potential carers is timely and supportive.
Please click here to download the Job description for this role.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and strong time management skills.
- Confident in both verbal and written communication, with experience handling sensitive information professionally.
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team across different service areas.
- Experienced in administration (preferably in a social care or fostering environment, though not essential).
- Passionate about making a difference for children and young people through supporting foster care recruitment.
- 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme , which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
- Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time
- A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
- Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance
Read the job description and person specification before clicking ‘Apply’ to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact Samantha.Speke@Barnet.gov.uk
Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
To deliver Barnet Council’s commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement.
Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and remote working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.
Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply
All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.
Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted. #J-18808-Ljbffr
- Location:
- London, England, United Kingdom
- Salary:
- £100,000 - £125,000
- Category:
- Human Resources
