Training Assistant- Fostering

2 weeks ago


Aylesbury, United Kingdom Buckinghamshire Council Full time

**Salary**

£22,778 - £23,947

**Reference number**

BUC08924

**Contract type**

Permanent

**Working hours**

Full Time

**Level of DBS check required**

Standard

**Date posted**

17 May 2023, 11 p.m.

**Application deadline**

8 Jun 2023

**Overview**:
This is a brand new role within the fostering team, supporting Buckinghamshire’s foster carers’ learning and development. As well as working closely with the fostering training manager, the post holder will be communicating directly with carers and the fostering team, on a daily basis, providing essential support for our training programme.

“Foster carers and their families are amazing individuals who look after Buckinghamshire’s vulnerable children and young people. Our role is to support and equip them with the tools and knowledge to provide the best care possible. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to use and develop their administrative skills to support this very special fostering community.”

The training assistant will assist in the provision of efficient administative support for foster carer learning and development, including of microsoft office, fostering team processes and systems, as well as liaising directly with foster carers

**About us**:
In April 2020 Buckinghamshire Council became the UK’s newest council and the residents of Buckinghamshire will be served by a single, unitary council.

Buckinghamshire is an ambitious, rapidly growing county, and our economy is one of the strongest in the country. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty and ranks as one of the top rural areas to live in the UK and yet it is incredibly well connected
- only an hour from London on the train. The county has a rich history and heritage and is the birthplace of the international Paralympic movement.

We are looking for motivated, ambitious and inspiring people to join us on our journey. Not only will you be an integral part of the unique and exciting transition through the unitary process, you will also be entitled to a range of different benefits to make sure you are happy both at work and at home.

**About the role**:
This new role will be an essential part of the fostering service. The Training Assistant must have the capacity to learn, adapt and use the fostering training processes including LCS the children’s services database

They will act as one of the key administrators for the online booking system for training (Eventbrite) while also maintaining carer records.

On a day to day basis, they will need to provide a friendly and helpful response to enquiries via telephone, or from callers to the office.

The Training Assistant will be liaising with facilities/external venues regarding room bookings - changes in venue, cancellations, set up, specific requirements, accessibility (wheelchair access and disabled facilities), parking arrangements, etc.

The post holder will provide accurate training information for internal use by the fostering training manager.

**About you**:
We are looking for a dynamic individual, with an eye for detail, who understands the importance of supporting a robust learning and development programme, which includes maintaining training records. This post holder will need to have strong social skills and be comfortable talking to foster carers and other key stakeholders. The post holder will need to drive as we run training courses across the county and they may be required to attend.

***This role will be ideal for someone who wants to be part of a friendly, supportive and committed team. Most importantly you will share our dedication and passion to improve the lives of children and young people.

Please refer to the JD for more information on criteria.

**Other information**:
**Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.**

**Our values**:
We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are - **Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.**

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

- a fair and inclusive culture
- the chance to really make a difference to those around you
- health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
- a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
- ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
- opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

**About the Business Unit**:
The Fostering Training Manager and Training Assistant roles sit within the Fostering Support Team within the fostering service.

The fostering service plays an important role within children’s services

**We recognise and reward you**:
Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote f


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