Panel Administrator

3 Month Contract With A Local Authority

To provide high\-quality administrative support to Cardiff Children’s Services’ project aimed at overhauling decision\-making processes and improving outcomes for children and young people. The role ensures panels and related project activity run smoothly, supporting timely, accurate decisions so that all children achieve permanence without unnecessary delay. The post\-holder will work closely with a small project team and professionals across multiple agencies, helping to implement improvements from conception to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Organise, coordinate, and support panel meetings, including preparing agendas, distributing documents, and booking venues or virtual spaces.
  




• Take accurate and detailed notes/minutes during meetings, producing clear records for follow\-up.
  




• Record, monitor, and chase action points to ensure tasks are completed within agreed timescales.
  




• Manage competing priorities and tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
  




• Support the implementation and tracking of service improvements and decision\-making processes.
  




• Maintain accurate, confidential records in compliance with data protection policies.
  




• Liaise effectively with professionals across multiple agencies, negotiating and problem\-solving to achieve the best outcomes for children.
  




• Provide general administrative support to the project team, contributing to the smooth delivery of the overall project.
  

Requirements

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
  




• Strong note\-taking, minute\-taking, and written communication skills.
  




• Experience in coordinating meetings and producing clear, actionable records.
  




• Ability to work effectively as part of a small team under supervision.
  




• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with professionals across different agencies.
  




• Proactive, solution\-focused approach with attention to detail.
  




• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.
  

• Previous experience in a local authority, social services, or multi\-agency environment.
  




• Knowledge of child welfare and safeguarding processes.
  




• Experience using administrative and project management software/tools.
  

• Bi\-Weekly Payments
  


• 36 Working Hours Per Week
  


• Enhanced DBS is Required