Service Administrator
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,401 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 January 2026 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Barnardo's |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 22351 |
Summary
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Main Duties of Service Administrator
In this role, you will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Barnardo's Scotland Fostering Edinburgh service, ensuring the seamless operation of the Fostering Panel and wider service functions. Your primary focus will be the end-to-end coordination of the panel process, where you will prepare agendas, record high-quality minutes, and manage the efficient distribution of papers while acting as the main point of contact for panel members. You will identify and resolve potential issues in real-time to maintain the momentum of panel business. Beyond the panel, you will uphold vital safeguarding standards by proactively tracking mandatory checks and references to ensure full regulatory compliance for both new applicants and existing foster carers.
You will also be required to manage the general admin inbox and providing essential support to our team of Social Workers to facilitate their daily operations. This varied workload includes coordinating the Foster Carer training program, maintaining accurate records within our central database, and general service administration such as processing medical reports, invoices, and expenses. The ideal candidate will have strong organisation skills, knowledge of IT systems, and be capable of maintaining complex trackers and booking events to ensure our fostering community remains well-supported and compliant.
Main Duties of Service Administrator
In this role, you will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Barnardo's Scotland Fostering Edinburgh service, ensuring the seamless operation of the Fostering Panel and wider service functions. Your primary focus will be the end-to-end coordination of the panel process, where you will prepare agendas, record high-quality minutes, and manage the efficient distribution of papers while acting as the main point of contact for panel members. You will identify and resolve potential issues in real-time to maintain the momentum of panel business. Beyond the panel, you will uphold vital safeguarding standards by proactively tracking mandatory checks and references to ensure full regulatory compliance for both new applicants and existing foster carers.
You will also be required to manage the general admin inbox and providing essential support to our team of Social Workers to facilitate their daily operations. This varied workload includes coordinating the Foster Carer training program, maintaining accurate records within our central database, and general service administration such as processing medical reports, invoices, and expenses. The ideal candidate will have strong organisation skills, knowledge of IT systems, and be capable of maintaining complex trackers and booking events to ensure our fostering community remains well-supported and compliant.
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