Job Description

We are seeking a proactive and organised individual to join our family-focussed specialist service which is dedicated to supporting children with disabilities and complex medical needs. Don't just take our word for it - one of our foster carers recently said:

"The Fostering Together Family is a wonderful team of like minded people who come together to change children's lives. They genuinely change lives every single day with the direct and indirect work carried out."

We have a new and exciting opportunity within our team for a jobseeker with great organisation skills and background in office management and administration to join our team as a HR & Finance Officer. This role is ideal for someone with experience in human resources and finance administration. You will work closely with all levels of staff and management, ensuring smooth daily operations, compliance, and the delivery of high-quality services.

This new role would see the successful candidate supporting the HR & Finance operations within the team as an key individual supporting these crucial parts of the service.

The ideal candidate will be very organised with their work and excel in written and in-person communication, with a high level of attention to detail.

Key responsibilities:

Support the HR function, including recruitment, onboarding, and record management. Provide day-to-day HR administrative support, including monitoring correspondence, issuing agreements, and maintaining employee records. Manage employee processes such as appraisals, supervisions, absence tracking, and annual leave. Coordinate healthcare benefits, training schedules, and staff resources. Act as a point of contact for HR enquiries and provide effective communication across teams. Assist with financial administration, including processing of invoices payable and receivable, expenses, maintaining records, and managing payments. Support credit control, including monitoring accounts and following up on aged debtors. Prepare documentation for fostering placements, allowances, and related financial activities. Collaborate on seasonal initiatives and financial aspects of team operations. Support compliance with health and safety regulations, including maintaining records, risk assessments, and staff training. Conduct inspections and review policies to ensure safety for office and home-based staff. Coordinate the documentation and review of procedures. Provide general administrative support to ensure the smooth running of operations.

The ideal candidate will have:

Demonstrate experience in office management and/or HR and finance roles. Be detail-oriented and highly organised. Have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Show a proactive attitude and ability to work independently. Understand data protection and confidentiality standards. Understanding of child safeguarding best practice. Be adaptable and a team player. A willingness to learn and broaden their knowledge in relation to disabilities and alternative communication methods.

Location, hours and remuneration:

Office based role - in the outskirts of Ashford, Kent. 37.5 hours per week. 26,000 - 29,000 per annum with 25 days of paid holiday plus bank holidays. Private healthcare following a successful probation period.

Safeguarding statement:

Fostering Together is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people in our care. Successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check, references, identity checks and qualification verification.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 26,000.00-29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Free parking On-site parking Private medical insurance
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Do you have a knowledge and understanding of the needs of people with disabilities?
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

relevant HR, Finance or Office Management: 3 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: FT25-HFO