CYPL Coordinator

The Opportunity

Salary : £15,845 to £16,626 per annum pro rata (Full Time equivalent £26,409 to £27,711 per annum)

Contract Type : Permanent

Working Pattern : Part Time - 22.2 hours per week (Schedule to be discussed in interview)

Location : Based at County Hall North, Horsham with hybrid working

Interview Date : Week Commencing 17 / 03 / 2025

In this role, you will support the Adoption Support Workers and Team Manager in the Keeping In Touch Service. Your daily tasks will include receiving and tracking both hardcopy and electronic exchanges between our adoptive and first families. This role will require you to scan important documentation, accurately input data into computerised departmental systems and databases, and ensure exchanges are allocated to Adoption Support Workers. You will track these exchanges to ensure they are received, processed, and sent out to the correct recipients in a timely manner in accordance with their exchange agreement. You will also be required to process, retrieve, analyse, and cleanse data as necessary. Confidentiality while processing and exchanging sensitive data is vital in this role.

By providing professional business and administrative support you will be making a difference to the work of Children, Young People and Learning Directorate and enhancing the effectiveness of the whole team.

Experience and Skills

Key skills include :

• Work independently, confidently, flexibly and in close partnership with others in the Directorate and wider organisation.
• Good time management to manage short deadlines and conflicting priorities.
• Excellent Word and Excel skills, with the ability to concentrate over long periods to take accurate and comprehensive notes during meetings on complex and sensitive subjects.
• Resilience and excellent interpersonal skills when dealing with vulnerable individuals or those with complex problems, and occasional challenging behaviours.
• Handle information with sensitivity and confidentiality.
• GCSE English and Maths, or equivalent qualification or experience operating at this level of literacy and numeracy.
• Recognised qualification in office skills or administration, or a business-related subject at level 2 or 3 of the national qualifications framework, or equivalent experience.

Rewards and Benefits

We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where you can achieve your full potential and a healthy work-life balance. Upon joining us, you will have access to a range of benefits.

About Us

At West Sussex County Council, we are passionate about our children and workforce. We are committed to improving our services for the children and families in West Sussex. In May 2023, Ofsted Inspectors praised our Children's Services for its 'relentless approach to improving practice.' We need professionals who want to be part of the positive change happening in our services.

Further Information

The reference number for this role is CAFHE05568 .

If you have queries around your application, please contact us. To apply, please follow the links below to upload your CV and Cover Letter. In your cover letter, outline your motivations for applying and the skills and experience you bring to the role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to 3 years referencing and a health check.

Equity, inclusion, and accessibility are important to us. We welcome applications from everyone to build a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Available documents

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