Apprentice Administrator

Join Our Team as an Apprentice Administrator at Fosterplus!

Are you ready to kickstart your career in business administration? At Fosterplus, we’re excited to welcome a passionate and motivated Business Administration Apprentice to our dedicated team in Long Eaton, Nottingham. With a competitive salary of £14,600.04 per annum and a supportive apprenticeship program, this is your chance to grow and make a real difference!

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 the power of continuity and connection, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive emotionally and academically.

Your Role

As an Apprentice Administrator, you will play a vital role in supporting our fostering team. 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
• Building supportive relationships with foster parents as a key point of contact
• Liaising with Local Authority Social Workers and other professionals
• Ensuring compliance with office Health and Safety records
• Taking minutes of monthly team meetings and distributing them
• 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 also have dedicated time during the week to attend your Business Administration Level 3 course, either in college or online.

Why Join Us?

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

• 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

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

If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding career path and make a positive impact, we can’t wait to hear from you!