Child Protection and Panels Officer
Westminster
£25/hr
Start date: ASAP
The role is 5 days per week- office based at Lisson Grove which is close to baker street and Marylebone tubes.
AKTON Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are looking for a Child Protection and Panels Officer in the Westminster area. We are looking for a child protection admin for our safeguarding team.
The role centres around dairy management- arranging meetings, sending out meeting invites and drafting minutes for child protection conferences.
SKILLS REQUIRED: Diary management skills and minute taking are essential, MS office skills
Preparation and coordination: The administrator is responsible for scheduling the conference and coordinating with various stakeholders, including social workers, healthcare professionals, legal representatives, and family members. They ensure that all relevant parties are informed about the date, time, and location of the conference.
Documentation: The administrator is tasked with preparing and distributing agenda items, background information, and relevant documentation to participants prior to the conference.
They will be responsible for taking minutes during the meeting and ensuring that accurate records are maintained.
Support: The administrator provides support to the chairperson of the conference, helping to facilitate discussions and ensure that the meeting proceeds according to the agenda. They may also assist participants with any logistical or administrative issues that arise during the conference.
Confidentiality: It's crucial for the administrator to always maintain confidentiality, handling sensitive information with discretion and ensuring that all participants understand the importance of confidentiality in child protection proceedings.
Follow-up: After the conference, the administrator may be responsible for distributing minutes and action points to participants, as well as following up on any outstanding tasks or decisions made during the meeting.
Overall, the role of a Child Protection Conference Administrator is essential in ensuring that child protection conferences are well-organized, productive, and focused on the best interests of the child.
Needs to be well organised and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
