Location: Sheffield Office (Unit 3&4 Shepcote Village, Shepcote Lane, Sheffield, S9 1TG)
We offer hybrid working which includes a blend of home and office working with a minimum of one day per week in our office
Hours: 30 hours per week Monday to Thursday
Contract Status: Temporary Maternity Cover until 31st July 2026
Salary: £19,329.26 for 30 hours (£24,161.57 FTE) per annum
Closing Date: 9 am on Friday 30th June 2025
Team Fostering is an ethical not for profit fostering agency with a strong reputation and track record for providing high quality, value for money fostering placements for looked after children. We pride ourselves on our values and we expect our staff to commit to and demonstrate these values in their everyday work.
We are looking for an experienced Administrator to join our team in the Yorkshire & East Midlands region, providing a high standard of business support to the agency. You will work in a timely, efficient, and self-motivated manner, supporting the organisation across our Sheffield and South Normanton bases alongside colleagues in the wider Business Support Team.
Within this role, you will be expected to deal with highly sensitive information, therefore an ability to maintain confidentiality at all times is essential. Experience of working within a social care setting would be an advantage.
The ideal candidate will be capable of communicating effectively both verbally and in writing, with stakeholders at all levels of the agency as well as internal and external contacts and the general public. They will demonstrate a high standard of organisational skills alongside the ability to prioritise workload, with a proven track record of providing administrative support across multiple business functions concurrently. The candidate will also be required to create and maintain electronic records on our CHARMS database for carers and children, monitoring and uploading statutory documentation as appropriate.
Candidates will have a minimum of 5 GCSE’s including English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent qualification) and advanced IT skills using office software packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and PowerPoint.
Candidates must have a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
For an informal chat about the post please call Julie Curtis, Business Support Manager on 0191 257 6806.
To apply, please complete an Application Form and Equal Opportunities Form (available below) and return to hr@teamfostering.co.uk by 9am on Friday 30 June 2025
Please note Team Fostering do not accept CV’s.
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This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Team Fostering strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented within the agency.
Please note if you are shortlisted for interview we will contact you via the email you have provided. Please ensure you check your emails including your junk folder regularly.
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