Apprentice Administrator

Join Our Team as an Apprentice Administrator at Fosterplus!

Salary: £14,600.04 per annum

Contract Term: Apprenticeship

Location: Long Eaton, Nottingham

Hours: 35 hours per week

Course Information

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

Why Fosterplus?

At Fosterplus, we are more than just a fostering agency; we are a family dedicated to creating stability and support for children and young people who have faced challenges in their lives. With nearly 30 years of experience, we pride ourselves on matching the right foster parents with the right children, ensuring they thrive emotionally and academically.

Your Role

As our Apprentice Administrator, you will play a vital role in maintaining the smooth operation of our office while adhering to fostering regulations and national standards. Your responsibilities will include:

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

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Organized and able to manage their own workload
• Possessing basic administration skills
• GCSE/equivalent in maths and English (A Level 2 Functional Skills qualification can be completed alongside your apprenticeship)
• Skilled in customer service and IT, including Microsoft Office
• Open to direction and willing to seek advice when needed

Working Conditions & Benefits

At Fosterplus, we value our team and offer a range of benefits to support your well-being:

• 30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35 days with service
• Bank holidays
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Bike to Work Scheme

As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful candidate will need to complete a DBS check, which we will cover.

Fosterplus is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and young people!