Apprentice Administrator

Join Our Team as an Apprentice Administrator at Fosterplus!\n

Salary: £14,600.04 per annum

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Contract Term: Apprenticeship

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Location: Long Eaton, Nottingham

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Hours: 35 hours per week

Course Information\n

Embark on your career journey with our Business Administration Level 3 apprenticeship! You'll receive dedicated time during your workweek to attend classes, whether in-person or online, typically one day per week.

Why Fosterplus?\n

At Fosterplus, we are more than just a fostering agency; we are a family dedicated to creating stable and nurturing environments for children and young people. With nearly 30 years of experience, we pride ourselves on our commitment to continuity and support for those in our care.

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Our mission is clear: “to provide positive and stable family environments for the children and young people placed with our foster parents and ensure that, with the support of our foster parents, they can thrive emotionally and academically.” Join us in making a difference!

Your Role\n

As an Apprentice Administrator, you will play a vital role in maintaining the smooth operation of our office and supporting our fostering team. Your responsibilities will include:

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• Providing comprehensive administrative support, including: \n
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  • Maintaining databases
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  • Producing professional emails and letters
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  • Processing incoming and outgoing post
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  • Photocopying and message taking
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  • Processing invoices
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• Supporting the social work team with data collection and filing
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• Maintaining accurate records of families and children placed
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• Building supportive relationships with foster parents
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• Liaising with Local Authority Social Workers and other professionals
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• Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety records
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• Taking minutes of team meetings and distributing them
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• Creating content for our online platforms and newsletters
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What We’re Looking For\n

The ideal candidate will possess:

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• Basic administration skills
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• GCSE/equivalent in maths and English (Level 2 Functional Skills can be completed alongside your qualification)
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• Ability to manage your own workload and work independently
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• Excellent customer service skills
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• Proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
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• Strong organizational skills
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• A willingness to learn and seek guidance when needed
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As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful candidate will be required to complete a DBS check, which we will cover.

What We Offer\n

At Fosterplus, we value our team and offer a range of benefits, including:

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• 30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service
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• Bank holidays
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• Company Pension
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• Life Assurance
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• Employee Discount Scheme
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• Bike to Work Scheme
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Fosterplus is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

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Ready to make a difference? Join us at Fosterplus and start your journey today!