Business Support Administrator - Children's Homes

Amegreen Children's Services; Mortimer; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's services organization in Berkshire is seeking an organized and proactive administrator to support the smooth running of residential homes. The role involves scheduling, record maintenance, and assisting leadership teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to work under pressure.

Benefits

Private use of company holiday home

Health Cash Plan

Sick pay

Company pension

Blue Light Card eligibility

Discount on driving lessons

Long service award

Death in Service x4 salary

Refer a friend bonus

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.
• Ability to manage numerous tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated administrative assistance across residential homes.
• Schedule meetings, take minutes, and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Job description

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.

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.

We are looking for an organised and proactive individual to support with day-to-day administration across all our residential homes. This includes tasks such as scheduling, taking minutes for meetings and supervisions, maintaining accurate records, supporting with documentation, and assisting the leadership teams.

What we’re looking for:

• Someone who is confident working independently, with strong communication and organisational skills
• Keen eye for detail
• The ability to meet tight deadlines and work calmly under pressure with a flexible working attitude
• Organised with an eye for detail and the ability to manage numerous tasks and deadlines
• Adaptable to change, creative, and focused while retaining an organised and structured approach

Why work for us?

• Private use of our company holiday home on the south coast (when not in use for our children)
• Health Cash Plan - claim back 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:

Amegreen is committed to being an organisation that allows people to be their authentic selves in a safe and inclusive environment. We are actively building diverse teams and therefore welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. If you require any accessibility adjustments to support your application, please contact us.

Safeguarding and GDPR:

Amegreen Children’s Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. 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 undergo a thorough safeguarding onboarding process, including a full employment history review and a completed enhanced DBS check***