Administrator

Active Care Solutions; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fostering organization based in Oldbury is seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Administrator to join their team. The role involves a variety of administrative tasks, including coordinating training, organizing meetings, and acting as the first point of contact for customers. Candidates should have prior administrative experience, a solid educational background including GCSEs in English and Mathematics, and strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office. Benefits include annual leave and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

Annual Leave

Company Pension Scheme

On-Site Free Parking

Employee Discount Scheme

Medical Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role is essential.
• Understanding of IT and electronic communications required.
• Demonstrated ability to handle changing priorities and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a wide range of administrative tasks using IT skills.
• Coordinate and source appropriate training.
• Organize and coordinate meetings and events.
• Act as the first point of contact for customers.

Skills

Previous Administrative experience

Strong IT skills

Effective communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics

Administration qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Administrator

ACTIVE CARE SOLUTIONS (ACS)

Role : Administrator

Office Base : Oldbury

Contract : Permanent - Full-time

Salary : Up to £, Per Annum Dependant upon Experience

Benefits : days' Annual Leave, rising to day's with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Company Pension Scheme, On-Site Free Parking, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan.

ABOUT US

We’re a high-quality fostering organisation recognised as ‘Outstanding’ by OFSTED, and one of the UK’s only independent fostering agency specialising in cultural and faith-based fostering placements.

That’s what we set out to do in , and we’re still doing it today. Our focus is on helping children and young people with specific religious or cultural needs find foster parents who share their values and identity and can provide a safe and loving home. No other independent fostering organisation offers this specialist service, and nobody does it so well. In our most recent inspection in , OFSTED rated us as ‘Outstanding’ in every area of our work

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Administrator to join us in our friendly, dedicated and established team working at our office based in Oldbury.

DUTIES INCLUDE :

• Undertake a wide range of administrative tasks and duties using keyboard, office , Teams and strong IT skills
• Co-ordination and sourcing of appropriate training
• Organisation and coordination of meetings and events
• Completion of monthly tasks according to deadlines
• Liaising with the dedicated Referrals team and Local Authorities
• Use key information and matching criteria for all referrals received to ensure that families are carefully matched according to children’s needs
• Recording of essential company information to third parties on our database (CHARMS)
• Act as first point of contact for our customers and portray a positive, professional and helpful image of the organisation
• Understand and follow unique processes
• Note / Minute taking at meetings where appropriate
• Liaison with key stakeholders such as Foster Parents and Local Authorities
• Cover reception duties (lunch / annual leaves)

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA :

• Previous Administrative experience
• Solid educational background to include GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
• Be able to evidence an understanding of the use of IT and electronic communications including the use of Microsoft Office in particular TEAMS, Word, Excel and Outlook email
• A good knowledge of administrative systems and processes
• Be able to demonstrate effective communication
• Ability to work under pressure and handle changing priorities
• Administration qualification or equivalent

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Nicola Duggins – Business Support Manager on .

To be considered for this post, please apply and we’ll be in touch.

No agencies please.

ACS is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.