Children’s Services Administrator – Worcester

Location: Worcester Hours: 35 hours per week Contract: Temporary Start Date: 2 September 2026 Contract Until: 2 December 2026 IR35: Inside IR35 Opportunity: Potential extension or permanent opportunity Children’s Services Administrator VNA Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Administrator to join a busy Children’s Social Care service within a large public sector organisation in Worcester. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and confident administrator who has experience working within Children’s Services, Social Care or a similar fast-paced environment . You will provide essential administrative support to the service, helping teams manage meetings, correspondence, records, enquiries and service information efficiently. The role involves handling sensitive and confidential information, so accuracy, professionalism and discretion are essential. There is also the potential for the contract to be extended or for the position to become permanent . The Role As a Children’s Services Administrator, your responsibilities will include: Providing day-to-day administrative support to Children’s Social Care teams Preparing letters, documents, correspondence and reports Organising meetings and producing accurate meeting minutes Managing incoming enquiries and directing them appropriately Supporting diary management and meeting arrangements Maintaining accurate electronic records and filing systems Updating spreadsheets, databases and internal systems Collating, checking and presenting service data Scanning, copying and managing electronic documentation Supporting projects and researching information where required Liaising with professionals, partner organisations and service users Handling sensitive and confidential information appropriately Providing a professional and responsive customer service Prioritising administrative tasks within a busy working environment About You We are looking for someone with: Previous administration experience within Children’s Social Care, Children’s Services or a similar environment Strong general administration skills Confident use of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel Experience working with spreadsheets and databases Experience preparing correspondence, documents and reports Experience arranging meetings and taking accurate minutes Strong organisational and time-management skills Ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload Good attention to detail and a high level of accuracy Ability to work effectively under pressure Confidence handling confidential and sensitive information Strong written and verbal communication skills Good customer service and interpersonal skills NVQ Level 2 in a relevant subject or equivalent Desirable The following would be advantageous: Experience supporting projects involving multiple teams or organisations ECDL or another relevant IT qualification Previous public sector or local authority experience Familiarity with administrative systems used within social care or children’s services Why Apply? 35 hours per week Full-time administrative opportunity Experience within a large public sector organisation Varied role within a busy Children’s Social Care service Opportunity to develop further experience within Children’s Services Potential for the contract to be extended Potential for the position to become permanent September 2026 start This position would suit an experienced Administrator, Business Support Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Children’s Services Administrator or Social Care Administrator looking for their next opportunity in Worcester. If you have strong administrative skills, relevant experience and can confidently support a busy Children’s Social Care team, we would like to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV for immediate consideration. VNA Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.