At Illuminance Fostering our vision is to provide outstanding support for our staff and carers and stable care for all the children placed with our carers. We want to create a culture where Illuminance is deemed as one of the best organisations to work for.
We are looking for a confident administrator with a wide range of knowledge including human resources, staff management and minute taking. An enthusiastic and passionate, people's person to join our successful team. Working collaboratively you will strive to ensure that the carers, children and young people in our care reach their full potential.
This is a hybrid role and you will work from home and in our Milton Keynes office.
This job will require you to:
- Represent Illuminance Fostering's Vision and Values, whilst developing and providing a comprehensive and flexible administration service to all stakeholders.
- Have knowledge in safeguarding, fostering regulations and child care law.
- Attend meetings as required and ensure accurate meeting minutes/notes are produced to a high standard.
- Be proficient in using Microsoft Office and have a willingness to learn the use of our databases and systems.
- Be able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Have an ability to work under pressure and priorities your workload whilst remaining calm and professional.
- Support the Illuminance Fostering in ensuring that the service is run in line with the Fostering Legislation, Regulations and Standards, together with the Inspecting Body.
- Previous administrative experience is preferred for this role.
The recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicants will be appointed subject to satisfactory references. Please note that Illuminance Fostering Services reserves the right to close this vacancy early upon receipt of sufficient applications
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £32,000.00-£36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Milton Keynes MK9 1FH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Administrative: 1 year (required)
- Minute Taking: 1 year (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Milton Keynes MK9 1FH
Application deadline: 28/08/2025
Reference ID: IFS-ADMIN
