FDAC Administrator (E3098) - Barca Leeds

The Family Drug and Alcohol Court (FDAC) adopts a problem-solving therapeutic approach that aims to improve outcomes for children involved in care proceedings, by supporting parents to address their substance misuse and related problems.

What will the role look like?

The administrator will be taking minutes of meetings, writing them up accurately within strict timeframes and distributing them to the necessary professionals including solicitors, social workers and the court. They will support key individuals within the FDAC team to co-ordinate multi agency meetings, support team traceability, distribute reports and resources, and effectively manage communications with the team from outside agencies.

There will be a requirement to maintain the FDAC database as well as develop and support data collation processes. Supporting the FDAC manager with monitoring and impact which will include collating report information, service evaluation forms, case studies and promoting a high quality FDAC service.

The administrator role also includes supporting the FDAC team in an administrative capacity; maintaining up to date paperwork, filing, scanning and helping the team keep to Court deadlines. Due to the sensitive nature of the work confidentiality is paramount.

What we are looking for? 

We are looking for an individual who is able to work within a multi-disciplinary team and have an organised approach to work in order to support themselves and the team. The service can be fast paced and the ability to respond positively to change is important.

FDAC is a problem solving model and communication is key. We are looking for a person who can follow discussions, and communicate clearly and concisely to support collaborative partnership working.  

For more information, head to our website: FDAC Administrator - Barca Leeds (barca-leeds.org)

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A copy of our competency framework can be found here.

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Barca-Leeds is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. It is the organisation’s policy to require the successful applicant to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check at a level appropriate to the role, before appointment is confirmed. The disclosure of a criminal conviction will not necessarily exclude candidates from appointment.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK  - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.