Administrative Support Specialist - Fostering Services

Leaving Care Solutions Limited; Dykes of Gray; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days’ annual leave

Life Assurance x2

Employee Discount Scheme

Medical Cash Plan

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Fostering People Scotland is seeking an Administrator to join our office-based team in Dundee. You will perform a broad range of administrative duties, handle communications, manage mail, and ensure processes meet QA and HR standards. The role requires strong IT skills and experience in an office setting.

You will greet visitors, coordinate training logistics, and assist with data entry and documentation across several internal systems, all while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within an office setting as an Administrator or Administrative Assistant.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all levels.
• Ability to work flexibly in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities and demands.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a wide range of administrative tasks using office IT skills.
• Answer telephone calls professionally and pass messages promptly.
• Manage incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail.
• Greet visitors in a welcoming manner observing health and safety.
• Ensure tasks align with QA and HR standards and practices.
• Archive files according to contractual requirements and policies.
• Take minutes at meetings when required.
• Coordinate foster carer training and hotel bookings, maintaining records.
• Support regional compliance monitoring for foster carers and placements.
• Input data and manage information using in-house systems.
• Operate MS Office applications to produce documents and reports.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Administrative experience

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Fostering People Scotland is seeking an Administrator to join our office-based team in Dundee. You will perform a broad range of administrative duties, handle communications, manage mail, and ensure processes meet QA and HR standards. The role requires strong IT skills and experience in an office setting.

You will greet visitors, coordinate training logistics, and assist with data entry and documentation across several internal systems, all while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.