Administrator

About Us

Fostering People Scotland is an innovative and developing fostering provider with a ‘Very Good’ inspection rating. We have a reputation for providing exceptional support to our children, foster carers and dedicated staff team. Established in Scotland in , our reputation and positive approach have enabled us to achieve growth in the fostering sector.

Duties Include:

• Undertake a wide range of administrative tasks and duties using keyboard, office and IT skills.
• Answer telephone calls in a professional manner, ensuring all messages are passed on promptly.
• Manage incoming mail, allocating as appropriate and frank/prepare and post outgoing mail.
• Greet visitors in an efficient, welcoming and friendly manner, ensuring that health and safety is observed at all times.
• Ensure all administrative tasks are undertaken in line with Quality Assurance and HR operational standards, policy and practice.
• Archive files and other documentation in accordance with current contractual and operational requirements.
• Take minutes/action points at meetings where required/directed.
• Co-ordinate foster carer training, hotel bookings and maintenance of records.
• Coordinate and assist in the overview of regional compliance with regard to foster carer approval and children in placement.
• Reporting using the Charms database.
• Input data, upload documentation and manage use of information using a variety of in-house bespoke business systems.

Essential Criteria:

• Previous experience working within an office setting as an Administrator or Administrative Assistant
• Experience of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels
• Ability to work flexibly in a highly pressured environment with changing and conflicting priorities and demands
• High attention to detail with a keen sense of priority whilst ensuring accuracy of work

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Debbie Lane on .

To be considered for this post, please apply.

No agencies please.

Fostering People Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and is a Disability Confident Employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a PVG check at level .

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