Apprentice Administrator

Foster Care Associates; Chorley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fostering agency is looking for an enthusiastic Administrator to join their dedicated team in Chorley. The role involves providing administrative support, maintaining departmental records, and ensuring effective communication. Ideal candidates will have basic administration skills, an understanding of IT, and a GCSE in Maths and English.

Benefits

Days’ Annual Leave increasing with length of service

Company Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Paid training towards a recognised qualification

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and reliable Administrator to join the team.
• Ability to manage workload independently.
• Openness to direction and initiative in seeking advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support relevant to the department.
• Maintain the department's database and other IT systems.
• Respond to inbound calls and manage mail.

Skills

Basic administration skills

Good organisational skills

Understanding of IT and electronic communications

Education

GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Job Details

• Salary: Starting £ per week with clear progression through apprenticeship to £ per week at qualification
• Hours: Monday to Friday, am to pm
• Office Location: Chorley
• Contract Type: Fixed Term months
• Benefits: Days’ Annual Leave increasing with length of service, Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Life Insurance, Employee Discount Scheme, Paid training with a view to obtaining a recognised qualification within Administration, Completion of Functional Skills Level in Maths and English, and Free Parking

About Us

Set up by a former foster parent and social worker, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency and part of Polaris Community, one of the UK’s largest children’s service providers. Our first office was in Worcestershire, where our Head Office remains today.

We are one of the country’s largest independent fostering agencies, committed to supporting children and foster parents. At FCA, we consider ourselves a big family, dedicated to making a positive impact in children’s lives.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Administrator to join our friendly, dedicated team in Chorley.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide administrative support relevant to your department
2. Maintain the department's database and other IT systems/internal records
3. Respond to inbound calls and manage mail
4. Ensure security and confidentiality
5. Communicate effectively with internal and external customers
6. Follow Equal Opportunities policies

Ideal Candidate Skills and Experience

1. Basic administration skills
2. GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English (can be obtained alongside the qualification)
3. Ability to manage workload independently
4. Understanding of IT and electronic communications, including Microsoft Office
5. Good organisational skills
6. Openness to direction and initiative in seeking advice

If you believe you are a good fit, we look forward to hearing from you.