Administration Co-ordinator - Children in Care Team
The closing date is 16 April 2026
Job summary
Please note that this job does not meet the salary requirements for work visa sponsorship and as such we will be unable to progress your application if you do not have the right to work in the UK.
An opportunity has arisen for an administrator to provide a single point of contact for Initial related communication, for children and their families, health care professionals, local authorities and other stakeholders.
Supporting the initial LAC process from referral, appointment, to submission of reports.
Also supporting the Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust - LAC service/Community Paediatricians and it's partners to meet their statutory responsibilities to see children and young people for an Initial Health Assessment within 28 days of placement in area.
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.
Main duties of the job
To be the central point of contact and dissemination for Initial LAC related information.
To process and co-ordinate all Initial LAC referrals.
To type and distribute Initial LAC reports from the Community Paediatricians.
Scanning and uploading of d
Maintaining service data quality and providing feedback to the team and team leader to facilitate excellent quality of data
To assist in making appointments when required.
To ensure all clinicians have access to up-to-date information to support Initial LAC processes.
To prioritise workload efficiently, identifying and resolving issues where necessary and escalating concerns appropriately
To provide, monitor and manage routine accurate information on LAC compliance against statutory targets.
To undertake audits in relation to LAC data
About us
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.
Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.
Details
Date posted
02 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata / per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
825-7876256-OPS
Job locations
Coral House
11 Longbow Close
Shrews
SY1 3GZ
Employer details
Employer name
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
Address
Coral House
11 Longbow Close
Shrews
SY1 3GZ
Employer's website
https://www.shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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