Administration Assistant

• Annual Salary: £27,500
• Location: Wallington
• Job Type: Full-time, Office-based

We are seeking an Admin Assistant to join our vibrant team. This role is ideal for a bright, articulate team player with excellent IT and interpersonal skills. You will provide comprehensive administrative support to our Team Coordinator, Senior Management, the Social Work Team, and the Fostering Panel Chair.

• Provide administrative support across various departments including Social Work and Senior Management.
• Manage confidential information with the utmost discretion and ensure all information is stored securely.
• Take and produce minutes for meetings, including fostering panels and team meetings, ensuring records are accurate and disseminated within agreed timescales.
• Handle data inputting on systems such as CHARMS, Citation, and ClearCare, and be proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Coordinate training and social events, manage communications with carers, and assist with the logistics of these events.
• Support marketing activities and assist in the recruitment processes for new staff and foster carers.
• Manage facilities operations and purchases in coordination with the Team Coordinator.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and promote safe working practices.

• Experience in an administrative role or customer service environment, ideally within a Local Authority or similar setting.
• Proficient with IT systems, data entry, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent customer service skills with confident and persuasive telephone skills.
• Ability to manage a demanding and varied workload and work independently.
• Knowledge of Social Services, particularly in services for children.
• Minimum of two A-levels or equivalent, and GCSEs including English and Maths.

• Competitive salary of £27,500 per annum.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• Extensive training and development opportunities.
• Involvement in a wide range of social and community projects.