Job Description

Administrator - Fostering UK

Join Our Team at Fostering UK

Are you an accomplished administrator seeking a rewarding career with an organisation dedicated to employee wellbeing, professional development, and delivering high-quality services? If so, Fostering UK is the place for you.

About Fostering UK

Since 2016, Fostering UK has been a leading independent fostering agency, specialising in therapeutic foster care. We are committed to matching children and young people with dedicated foster carers to help them achieve their full potential and live happy, fulfilling lives. Our mission is to provide safe, nurturing, and therapeutic foster care placements while promoting the wellbeing and welfare of looked-after children.

Our Core Aims:

Deliver safe, nurturing, and therapeutic foster care placements that enhance the wellbeing of children in local authority care. Provide an efficient, sensitive, and responsive fostering service tailored to the needs of children, carers, parents, and local authorities. Recruit foster carers from diverse backgrounds to ensure a wide choice of placements for children. Ensure children are matched with approved carers who provide consistent, high-quality care. Work collaboratively with children, families, and professionals to achieve the objectives of each child's care plan.

The Role

We are seeking a reliable and committed

Administrator

to join our team on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm). This is a predominantly remote role with occasional travel required. As an Administrator, you will play a vital role in supporting our fostering team and building professional relationships with colleagues, including Supervising Social Workers, Support Workers, Foster Carers, Panel Members, and other agency services.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee administrative tasks related to Foster Carer Training and Foster Carer Reviews. Provide high-quality, flexible administrative support to meet the needs of foster carers, their families, and foster children. Act as the first point of contact, managing calls and supporting internal and external stakeholders. Handle internal and external communications and document processing to ensure efficient operations. Maintain records and files in line with agency procedures, including updating computerised systems such as CHARMS. Send out invitations, consultation forms, and reports, and follow up on required responses. Support administrative processes for statutory checks and references. Assist in organising training for foster carers and staff, including booking rooms, liaising with trainers, and managing attendance records. Support monthly Support Groups by coordinating logistics and logging attendance. Welcome newly approved carers and facilitate welcome boxes for new children. Support meetings by preparing materials and taking minutes. Assist with general office duties, including stationery management and equipment support. Contribute to marketing and recruitment efforts to attract new foster carers. Uphold confidentiality and comply with data protection regulations. Adhere to Fostering UK's Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities policies. Take responsibility for your own professional development through appraisals and relevant training.
Please note: The duties outlined are not exhaustive and may evolve to meet the needs of the service.

About You - Essential Skills and Experience:

GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade C or above). Previous experience in office administration or a secretarial role. Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team. Excellent customer service and communication skills to engage with foster carers, staff, young people, and external contacts. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with databases, including CHARMS. Understanding of data protection regulations and ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to maintain professional boundaries and work independently while managing changing priorities. Excellent organisational and time management skills to support our fostering community. Passion for supporting vulnerable young people and promoting their wellbeing. Commitment to challenging discrimination and promoting equality and diversity. Flexibility to meet the organisation's needs and prioritise workload effectively.

Desirable Skills:

Previous administrative experience in fostering or local authority settings. Experience in minute-taking.

Why Work With Us?

At Fostering UK, we are passionate about creating a supportive and professional environment where your skills make a real difference. You'll contribute to the wellbeing of foster carers, their families, and the children we support, ensuring they receive exceptional therapeutic care. As part of our team, you'll work in a dynamic organisation dedicated to helping looked-after children thrive in safe, nurturing environments.

Safeguarding Commitment

Fostering UK is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people in our care. All posts are subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process, including criminal record and barring checks, employment history scrutiny, robust referencing, and other vetting checks. Our safeguarding system is supported by comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure safe, effective practice across the organisation.

How to Apply

To join our dedicated team and make a meaningful impact, please submit your CV and a cover letter to [insert application details or link] by [insert deadline]. For more information about Fostering UK, visit [insert website link].

Fostering UK is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Private medical insurance Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: Remote

Application deadline: 22/08/2025
Expected start date: 01/10/2025