Administrator

FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES SCOTLAND
Role: Administrator

Office Base: Cambuslang - Glasgow

Contract Type: Permanent - Full-time

Salary: £20,820 Per Annum

Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 day's with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Company Pension Scheme, On-Site Free Parking, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan.

ABOUT US

Involving people and improving services since 2002 - Along with our sister organisation Foster Care Associates, we're one of the UK's largest and best respected fostering organisations, which means we're able to offer exceptional resources, support and expertise to help change the experiences and life chances of children and young people.

We have a dedicated focus on supporting foster children and foster carers in Scotland. Our primary aim is to give children and young people the opportunity to achieve their full potential and to live fulfilling lives in the community. Over the last 22 years, we have cared for over 1600 children and young people.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Administrator to join us in our friendly, dedicated and established team working at our Cambuslang Office (Glasgow)

DUTIES INCLUDE:

Undertake a wide range of administrative tasks and duties using keyboard, office 365, Teams and strong IT skills
Act as an admin support for Hub 1 regions
Co-ordination and sourcing of appropriate training
Organisation and coordination of meetings and events
Completion of monthly tasks according to deadlines
Recording of essential company information to third parties on our database (CHARMS)
Act as first point of contact for our customers and portray a positive, professional and helpful image of the organisation
Understand and follow unique processes
Note/Minute taking at meetings where appropriate
Coordinate Initial visits for FCAS
Liaison with key stakeholders such as Foster Carers and Local Authorities
Cover reception duties (lunch/annual leaves)ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

Previous Administrative experience
Solid educational background to include GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
Be able to evidence an understanding of the use of IT and electronic communications including the use of Microsoft Office in particular TEAMS, Word, Excel and Outlook email
A good knowledge of administrative systems and processes
Be able to demonstrate effective communication
Ability to work under pressure and handle changing priorities
Administration qualification or equivalentFor an informal discussion about this post please contact Janet Uter - Senior Administrator on (phone number removed).

To be considered for this post, please apply and we'll be in touch.

FCAS is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus.

The successful applicant will be subject to a PVG check at enhanced level if successful for the position.

No agencies please.

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