Business Support Coordinator - Part Time - West Country
The organisation is recruiting a Business Support Coordinator to join their fostering service in the West Country; you will be based either in the Exeter or Truro Office on a part time basis.
The Truro, Plymouth, and Exeter administrative teams work cohesively across the service. They are a friendly, hardworking team who enjoy working alongside their social workers and fostering support worker colleagues.
Their Trauma-Informed (ATIC) model integrates their Fostering, Residential, Clinical, and Education services to achieve the best possible outcomes for young people.
As the Business Support Coordinator your administrative duties for the role include answering general queries and fostering-related business by phone and email, processing regular checks for current foster carers and children, diary management and room bookings, taking minutes in meetings, and liaising with head office finance teams.
Working as the Business Support Coordinator you will also be responsible for
- Maintaining the CHARMS database to ensure compliance
- Ensuring the organisations policies and procedures are adhered to
- The business or fostering managers may require additional administrative tasks or projects
- To promote inclusion and participation of children and young people in the development of the foster service
As a Business Support Coordinator, you must have excellent knowledge and working practice in Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as proven organisation and time management skills.
You will need to hold a Full Driving Licence and have access to a vehicle as you may be asked to travel between offices, and you must have the right to work in the UK.
Hours
The Hours are 22 hours per week and are Office Based
Their normal office hours are Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm, Friday 9am - 4.30pm
Days will be confirmed with you if you are successful
Why the organisation?
Working for the organisation has many benefits arising from its commitment as a Social Enterprise to invest in the services it provides to Foster Carers, children, and staff.
As the Business Support Coordinator you will receive:
- Formal induction and training in the paperless electronic recording and management system (CHARMS)
- Monthly supervision provided by the Business Support Manager
- Competitive annual leave allowance
- Career progression opportunities
- Pension scheme and access to employee assistance program
- Perkbox discount scheme membership
- Simplyhealth Membership
- Long Service Reward Scheme
- Employee and Foster Carer Referral Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity Package for Mothers who have been with them for over one year
- Blue Light Card Eligibility
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People, applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and DBS check.
They are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
The organisation is an Investor in People and Equal Opportunities employer.
HOW TO APPLY
APPLICATION PROCESS: Candidates will be required to complete an Application Form, which we will send out in a separate email. Please keep an eye out for our email.
JOB REF: AWDO-P12416
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