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 challenges in their childhood. Join us in our commitment to making a difference!
What You'll Do
As an Apprentice Administrator, you will play a vital role in our office team. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing comprehensive day-to-day administrative support
- Maintaining databases and electronic filing systems
- Producing professionally written emails and letters
- Processing incoming and outgoing post
- Managing invoices and photocopying tasks
- Supporting the social work team with data collection and filing
- Liaising with foster parents and local authority social workers
- Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety records
- Taking minutes during team meetings and distributing them
- Creating content for our online information platform
Your Skills and Qualifications
We are looking for someone who is:
- Enthusiastic about learning and developing their skills
- Possessing basic administration skills
- Holding a GCSE/equivalent in maths and English (A Level 2 Functional Skills qualification can be completed alongside your apprenticeship)
- Capable of managing their own workload and working independently
- Equipped with excellent customer service skills
- Familiar with IT and electronic communications, including Microsoft Office
- Organized and open to direction, using initiative when needed
Working Conditions
This is a full-time position, requiring 35 hours per week. You will also have dedicated time during your work week to attend your Business Administration Level 3 course, either in college or online.
What We Offer
At Fosterplus, we value our team members and offer a range of benefits, including:
- 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 are ready to embark on a rewarding journey with Fosterplus, we encourage you to apply! Together, we can create a brighter future for the children and young people 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.
