Effective Administration is key to ensuring the smooth running of the YOT and to successful performance and budget management. A Skilled administrator who understands the work of the YOT and who can relate to colleagues from a variety of agencies can make a real difference to the quality of outcomes. Within YOTs there will be a variety of administrative roles available at varying levels of seniority. In addition to tasks such as data inputting, establishing and maintaining systems for managing data/ letters and taking telephone queries etc, some administrator posts may require the post holder to represent the YOT at meetings.

Essential skills usually include:

Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Previous experience and accuracy of inputting data into computer or case management systems