Job Description

We are seeking a proactive and dynamic

Part-Time Business Support Administrator

with strong IT and organisational skills, as well as excellent communication abilities, to join our team in

Chorley

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About Us:

Family Care are a family-owned social care provider working therapeutically with children for over 30 years across the North West and Midlands; we are committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where every child and young person can thrive.

About the Role:

As a Business Support Administrator, you will play a vital part in ensuring the smooth operation of our finance and business services and provide high-quality administrative support across all departments

.

Hours are

15 per week

over two days;

Monday

and

Tuesday

with flexibility to cover holidays as and when required; home based/hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities:

Finance

Daily admin of pre paid cards including checking receipts and maintaining cash balances; follow up any queries and escalate issues to manager Process purchase ledger invoices in accordance with procedures and set up pay runs as required. Follow up supplier queries and check statements Assist with preparation for annual audit Set up salary/ad hoc payments on bank and keep templates up to date Matching fuel receipts to invoices


General Business Support

Provide reception service via phone this includes managing the business support in-box during time on reception as and when requested Open and record incoming post, frank and dispatch outgoing post if required Undertake archiving by scanning and shredding documents Deal with any tickets raised on telephone issues. Keep telephone lists up to date To assist with the admin of company policies and procedures and updating any documents as required Provide admin support on Ofsted compliance documentation (chasing, storing and sending documents) Attending the office to work alongside colleagues when required Undertaking any other mini projects/tasks as requested by line manager

What We're Looking For:

Strong administrative skills with attention to detail Ability to work independently and follow procedures Excellent communication and organisational skills Proficiency in finance systems (knowledge of Xero is a plus) Commitment to confidentiality and safeguarding children

What We Offer:

Starting salary: 12.60 per hour Work in a friendly and supportive environment Be part of a team that promotes the welfare of children and families Home based - Hybrid working environment Extensive Training and career progression Access to Paycare and Employee Assistance Programme Contributory Pension Long Service Rewards Sick Pay (after qualifying period)
Family Care is committed to safeguarding and always promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects the post holder to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we select the suitable candidates.

All offers of employment are subject to safeguarding checks, both an Enhanced DBS check and comprehensive references will be carried out. We are permitted to ask whether an applicant has any convictions, cautions or reprimands or final warnings (spent or otherwise) under the current guidance, as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions) Order 1975. Please note that disclosure of a criminal background will not debar you from employment.