Panel Administrator

Job Introduction

**Salary -**£26,403.00 - £28,142.00 Pro-Rata (Grade 4)

**Hours -**1 x 22 hours and 1 x 18.5 hour (Monday - Wednesday)

**Contract type -**Part-time

**Work Style -**Flexible between home and office or any other suitable location across the Black Country region

**The role involves**:

- Administration of Adoption and Permanence Panels
- Collation of documentation and production of agenda's.
- Taking detailed minutes and administration duties.
- Liaise with Team Managers and Social Workers.
- Advise on the appropriate timing for presenting cases to panel.
- Ensure cases are scheduled to meet required timescales.
- Align case presentation with Court hearing dates.
- Minute taking experience is essential with the ability to work within tight deadlines.

**Interview date: 02.12.25**

For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

**Our working arrangements**

All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.

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**Diversity**

Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential.

We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace.

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