Directorate: Children and Families
Section: Safeguarding and Quality Assurance
Location: Civic Centre
Grade: Level 5
Actual Salary: £13,201 - £14,299 per annum
Hours: 18.5 hours per week
This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.
About us:
We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that’s where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.
Further information on the Council and our directorates
The Role:
Are you highly organised, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy making a real difference behind the scenes? If so, we’d love to hear from you. We are looking to recruit a part time Conference and Panel Co-ordinator to join our friendly, experienced, and well-established team within Children’s Social Care.
This is a rewarding and varied role where you will play a key part in supporting important decision-making processes that help safeguard and improve outcomes for children and young people. You will provide professional co-ordination and minute-taking support for Child Protection Conferences and a range of multi-agency panels, including Fostering Panel, High Needs Panel, Channel Panel, and other service-critical meetings. No two days are the same, and you will work closely with a wide range of professionals, ensuring meetings are organised efficiently, records are accurate, and outcomes are communicated effectively.
For an informal discussion about the role or to find out more, please contact: Kerry Miller, Service Support Manager - 01782 237441
Come and join us in a role where your organisational skills can make a real difference every day.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordination of Child Protection Conference and Review Conference
- Liaising with key stakeholders including high level staff
- Ensuing distribution happens to fit with timescales
About You:
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented administrator with:
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience of working in an administrative or business support role
- Minute-taking experience (highly desirable)
What we offer:
- A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent
- Hybrid and flexible working options
- An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme
- Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes
Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found here
Pre-Employment Checks:
Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre-employment checks. These may include:
- Occupational Health Clearance
- Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
- DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)
The Council will not accept any speculative CVs from employment agencies.
No agency terms and conditions accompanying any such CVs will be accepted by the Council.
Any unsolicited information sent by an employment agency will be treated as the property of the Council.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.
To Apply
If you have any queries or want an application form in another format, please email
[email protected] or call us on 01782 238189.
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