Business Administrator

Amegreen Children's Services; Spencers Wood; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated children's services organization in Spencers Wood is seeking an Office Administrator. The role includes scheduling meetings, maintaining records, and supporting staff onboarding processes. The ideal candidate is organised, proactive, and has strong communication skills. Benefits include private company holiday home access, health cash plan, sick pay, and a company pension. All roles adhere to strict safeguarding requirements to maintain a safe environment for children.

Benefits

Private use of company holiday home

Health Cash Plan

Sick pay

Company pension

Discount on driving lessons

Long service award

Death in Service x4 salary

Recommend a friend bonus

Qualifications

• Confident working independently and managing multiple tasks.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Adaptable to change with a structured approach.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Home managers with audio typing confidential notes.
• Assisting the recruitment team during interviews.
• Managing the onboarding process for new staff.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Audio & Touch typing

Attention to detail

Job description

As part of the team at Amegreen Children's Services, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our residential homes by providing dedicated administrative assistance. You will be a valued administrator with supporting all areas of our head office and management team. We are looking for an organised and proactive individual to support with day-to-day administration tasks. This includes tasks such as scheduling and taking minutes for meetings and supervisions, maintaining accurate records, supporting with documentation, and assisting the leadership teams. The role will include but not be limited to:

Responsibilities

• Supporting Home managers with Audio Typing confidential notes
• Aiding recruitment team with scribing during interviews
• Assisting with managing the onboarding process for new staff, ensuring all documentation, checks, and training are completed in line with safeguarding requirements.
• Supporting with recruitment administration, including preparing offer letters, and maintaining candidate records.
• Acting as a point of contact for staff queries related to onboarding, and general administrative support.

Qualifications

• Someone who is confident working independently, with strong communication and organisational skills.
• Confident Audio & Touch typing
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines and work calmly under pressure with a flexible working attitude.
• Organised with the ability to manage numerous tasks and deadlines.
• Adaptable to change direction, be creative and focused while retaining an organised and structured approach.
• Experience or interest in HR administration and onboarding processes is desirable.

About Amegreen Children's Services

Amegreen Children's Services was founded in 2013 with a heartfelt mission to provide safe, supportive, and nurturing environments for vulnerable children and young people. Nestled in the beautiful rural surroundings of Berkshire, our homes offer a warm welcome to children aged 5 to 18 years old who require care, understanding, and stability to thrive. We are proud that our homes are rated Good and Outstanding by Ofsted, reflecting our commitment to high-quality care and consistent, child-focused support. Amegreen Children's Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, all positions are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and references. Adherence to Safeguarding and GDPR requirements and training on these policies and processes is mandatory for all employees. All employees are expected to understand and promote effective Safeguarding and GDPR practices in all aspects of their employment with Amegreen Children's Services. Successful candidates will be required to go through a thorough safeguarding onboarding process which requires a full employment history review along with a completed enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

• Private use of our company holiday home on the south coast (when not in use for our children).
• Health Cash Plan - claim back from healthcare and wellbeing appointments.
• Sick pay (after probationary period)
• Company pension.
• All employees are eligible for the Blue Light Card.
• Discount on driving lessons from our recommended instructors.
• Long service award and employee of the month discretionary reward.
• Death in Service x4 your salary.
• Recommend a friend and earn up to £500!

Equality and Diversity Statement

Amegreen is committed to being an organisation that allows people to be their authentic selves in a safe and inclusive environment.