Foster Care Administrator

2 weeks ago

Chorley, Lancashire, United Kingdom Polaris Community Full time
About Us

Foster Care Associates (FCA) is a leading fostering agency that forms part of the Polaris Community, one of the UK's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies.

We're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day.

Job Description

We're seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Administrator to join our friendly, dedicated, and established team working in our Chorley office.

Key Responsibilities
  • Undertake a wide range of administrative tasks and duties using keyboard, office 365, Teams, and strong IT skills.
  • Act as admin support for the Region and wider Hub.
  • Co-ordination and sourcing of appropriate staff and foster parent training.
  • Organisation and coordination of meetings and events.
  • Completion of monthly tasks according to deadlines.
  • Recording of essential company information to third parties on our database (CHARMS).
  • Act as first point of contact for our customers and portray a positive, professional, and helpful image of the organisation.
  • Understand and follow unique processes relating to compliance.
  • Note/Minute taking at meetings where appropriate.
  • Cover reception.
  • Some travel within the region.
Essential Criteria
  • Previous Administrative experience.
  • Solid educational background to include GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
  • Be able to evidence an understanding of the use of IT and electronic communications including the use of Microsoft Office in particular Word, Excel, and Outlook email to an intermediate level.
  • A good knowledge of administrative systems and processes.
  • Be able to demonstrate effective communication.
  • Ability to work under pressure and handle changing priorities.
  • Administration qualification or equivalent.

We're an equal opportunities employer and have been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.

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