Business Support Officer- Fostering
7 months ago
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Fostering Team (Post Approval), a busy and dynamic team that supervises and supports approved foster carers for the Trust.
Based at Angel Square, you will be supporting the business support function of the team. You will be responsible for the administrative functions to support foster carers and the Team. The role involves a variety of tasks such as processing medicals, invoices, minuting meetings, correspondence and diary management.
We are looking for someone who can be flexible to meet the needs and demands of the business.
About you
You will be a self-motivated, organised Administrator that delivers professional support for Practitioners and the Management Team.
You work to a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and are able to use your own initiative where appropriate.
You will have previous experience of working in a customer led environment, whilst maintaining confidentiality and data protection at all times.
You have confident working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and experience of using computerised recording systems, although training will be given.
You’re able to prioritise your workload whilst achieving deadlines, in a highly performing and changing environment.
About us
Northamptonshire Children’s Trust was established in November 2020 to deliver Children’s Services to the newly established North and West Northants County Councils. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils; this provides the organisation with unique opportunities to explore new ways of working and to be more agile and adaptable in its approach to service delivery. We are developing a culture that allows the very highest quality of professional practice to flourish and evolve, delivering at the cutting edge of new innovation.
Our benefits
We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do.
We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including:
- 2 Day Induction Programme
- Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities
- Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits
- A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions
- Local government Pension Scheme
- Heavily subsidised town centre car parking scheme
- Employee Discount Scheme
- 28 days’ annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years’ service
- Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Monthly quality supervision
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