Service Coordinator (Children Services)

Job Title: Service Coordinator Location: Croydon, CR0 1EA, Hybrid Working - 3 days office / 2 days remote Hourly rate £20.38 PAYE / £27.03 Umbrella per hour Contract Length: 3 -month contract (possibility of extension) Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 36 hours ASAP Start This is a key role at the heart of the service, providing high-quality administrative, operational, and systems support to social workers, practitioners, and managers. You will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of services that support children, young people, and families. Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive administrative, clerical, and ICT support to the Children's Social Care practice system Coordinate and support key processes including panel administration, financial transactions, and meeting management (including minute taking for safeguarding meetings) Maintain accurate records and manage data across systems such as EHM and CRS Work closely with practitioners, managers, and external partners to ensure timely service delivery Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders including schools, health services, police, and community organisations Ensure compliance with governance, data protection, and financial procedures Support service improvements and contribute to performance management activities Respond professionally and empathetically to enquiries from families, colleagues, and partner organisations About You We are looking for someone who is: Highly organised with excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands A strong communicator with the ability to build effective working relationships across teams and agencies Detail-oriented, with the ability to capture and analyse key information and produce accurate records Confident using IT systems and databases Adaptable, flexible, and able to work in a fast-paced environment Essential Experience & Knowledge Experience working in a Children's Social Care or similar environment Strong administrative/clerical and ICT experience Experience supporting complex meetings with accurate minute-taking Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection requirements Experience working in a high-pressure environment with competing priorities Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser