Job Description

We are recruiting a

Business Support Coordinator

to join our Fostering service in the

West Country

. You will be based in our

Truro Office

on a full-time basis.

The Truro, Plymouth, and Exeter administrative teams work cohesively across the service. We are a friendly, hardworking team who enjoy working alongside our social workers and fostering support worker colleagues.

Our Trauma-Informed (ATIC) model integrates our Fostering, Residential, Clinical, and Education services to achieve the best possible outcomes for young people.

The administrative duties for the role include answering general queries and fostering-related business by phone and email, processing regular checks for current foster carers and children, diary management and room bookings, taking minutes in meetings, and liaising with head office finance teams.

You will also be responsible for

Maintaining the CHARMS database to ensure compliance Ensuring Five Rivers policies and procedures are adhered to The business or fostering managers may require additional administrative tasks or projects. To promote inclusion and participation of children and young people in the development of the foster service.
As a Business Support Coordinator, you must have excellent knowledge and working practice in Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as proven organisation and time management skills.

You will need to hold a Full Driving Licence and have access to a vehicle as you may be asked to travel between offices, and you must have the right to work in the UK

Hours

The hours are 37 hours per week and are Office Based
Our normal office hours are Monday to Thursday 9am -5pm, Friday 9am - 4:30pm

Why Five Rivers?

Working for Five Rivers has many benefits arising from its commitment as a Social Enterprise to invest in the services it provides to Foster Carers, children, and staff.

You will receive:

Formal induction and training in our paperless electronic recording and management system (CHARMS) Monthly supervision provided by the Business Support Manager Competitive annual leave allowance Career progression opportunities Pension scheme and access to employee assistance program Simplyhealth Membership Long Service Reward Scheme Employee and Foster Carer Referral Scheme Enhanced Maternity Package for Mothers who have been with us for over one year Blue Light Card Eligibility
For more information, please e-mail our recruitment team at recruitment@five-rivers.org or call 01722 435750, option 2

Five Rivers Child Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and DBS check

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: 23,575.00-25,202.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Sick pay Store discount
Experience:

Business Admin: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person