FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA)
Role: Senior Administrator
Office Base: Chorley
Contract: Permanent - Full-time
Salary: Up to £25,500 Per Annum – Dependent upon Experience
Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 day's with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Company Pension Scheme, On-Site Free Parking, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan & On-Site Free Parking
ABOUT US
Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK’s largest leading communities of children’s service providers.
The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that’s still where our Head Office is today.
We’re one of the country’s largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we’re large doesn’t mean we’re impersonal. At FCA we’re one big family, and we’re committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Senior Administrator to join us in our friendly, dedicated and established team working at our Chorley Office in the North West
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Undertake a wide range of administrative tasks and duties using keyboard, office 365, Teams and strong IT skills
- Co-ordination of foster parent Training & Therapy
- 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
- Reporting key compliance information to the management team
- Minute taking at Fostering Panel meetings
- Office Health & Safety
- Liaison with key stakeholders such as Foster Parents and Local Authorities
- Reception duties
- Line Management of team administrators
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
- Previous Administrative experience
- Solid educational background to include GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in English and Maths
- Be able to evidence an understanding of the use of IT and electronic communications including the use of Microsoft Office in particular TEAMS, Word, Excel and Outlook email
- A strong knowledge of administrative systems and processes
- Strong Communication skills at all levels
- Ability to work under pressure and handle changing priorities
- Ability to multitask
- Administration qualification or equivalent
For an informal discussion about this post please contact Nicola Duggins –Business Support Manager on 01527 839220.
To be considered for this post, please apply and we’ll be in touch.
No agencies please.
FCA is an equal opportunities employer and has 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.
