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’re not just an independent fostering agency; we’re a family dedicated to creating stability 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 receive the support they need to thrive.

Our mission is clear: "To provide positive and stable family environments for the children and young people placed with our foster parents." Join us in making a difference!

Your Role

As an Apprentice Administrator, you will play a vital role in maintaining our fostering operations. 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 of team meetings and distributing them
• Creating content for our online platforms 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)
• Strong customer service skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage your own workload
• A proactive attitude and willingness to seek guidance when needed

Working Conditions & Benefits

We believe in taking care of our team! Here’s what you can expect:

• 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

Commitment to Safety

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

Fosterplus is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. We are dedicated to promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and ready to kickstart your career in administration, we’d love to hear from you!