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This is administrative role is full time, working 37 hours per week and will be based at the Civic Offices, Portsmouth. The team receive all initial referrals and contacts to support safeguarding children, via telephone and outlook emails (child protection/welfare issues). It is a very busy and a challenging role, for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and wants to do a worthwhile job.
Job Responsibility:
Processing initial contacts and referrals from agencies and the public
Entering and manage data within service information and caseload systems
Handling confidential correspondence, scanning, indexing, and general admin
Answering telephone enquiries, including potentially sensitive or distressing calls
Using a range of IT systems including MS Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and in‑house databases
Providing support during Ofsted inspections, including preparing documentation
Working collaboratively with social care and safeguarding professionals
Requirements:
Experience in Children’s Services and/or Young People’s Services
Able to communicate with empathy, patience, and professionalism—even in challenging situations
Resilient and able to handle sensitive and emotionally charged information
Able to demonstrates excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Confident in using Microsoft Office and digital systems
Understands confidentiality requirements and GDPR
Work well as part of a team and can adapt to changing service needs
Strong literacy and numeracy skills
Able to converse confidently in English and provide clear, accurate advice