Apprentice Administrator
Join Our Team as a Business Administration Apprentice!
Are you ready to kickstart your career in administration while making a meaningful impact? At Fosterplus, we are excited to welcome a passionate and motivated Business Administration Apprentice to our dedicated team in Long Eaton, Nottingham!
About Us
Founded in 1996, Fosterplus has nearly 30 years of experience as an independent fostering agency. Our mission is clear: to provide positive and stable family environments for children and young people in our care. We believe in creating continuity and support for those who have faced disrupted childhoods, ensuring they thrive emotionally and academically.
Your Role
As an Apprentice Administrator, you will play a vital role in our office, supporting our social work team and fostering relationships with our foster parents. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing comprehensive day-to-day administrative support, including:
- Maintaining databases
- Producing professionally written emails and letters
- Processing incoming and outgoing post
- Photocopying and message taking
- Processing invoices
- Supporting the social work team with data collection, recording, filing, and auditing
- Maintaining accurate databases/registers of families and children placed
- Liaising with Local Authority Social Workers and other professionals
- Monitoring office Health and Safety records
- Taking minutes of monthly team meetings
- Creating content for our online information platform and newsletters
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Basic administration skills
- GCSE/equivalent in Maths and English (A Level 2 Functional Skills qualification can be completed alongside your apprenticeship)
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Good organizational skills and the ability to manage your own workload
- A warm, confident personality with excellent communication skills
Working Conditions
This is a full-time apprenticeship position, requiring 35 hours per week. You will have dedicated time during your workweek to attend your Business Administration Level 3 course, either in college or online.
Benefits
We value our team members and offer a range of benefits, including:
- £14,600.04 per annum salary
- 30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service
- Bank holidays
- Company pension
- Life assurance
- Employee discount scheme
- Bike to work scheme
Join Us!
If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding journey with Fosterplus, where you can grow and make a difference, we encourage you to apply! Together, let’s create a brighter future for the children and families we serve.
Fosterplus is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment.
