Job Title: Assessment Administrator
Location: Hybrid working from Bolton Office
Salary: £25,063 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
If you really want to make your mark in a rapidly growing business that is committed to improving the lives of children and young people, we have the role for you!
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assessment Administrator to join the National Fostering Group.
About the Group:
Its official, we have been rated as a Great Place to Work 2025! 83% of employees at National Fostering Group say it is a great place to work, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company! Please read more about why our employees love working here: https://www.greatplacetowork.co.uk/certified-company/1574411
With over 20 years experience, National Fostering Group is the largest independent children's fostering group in the UK with a community of over 2,500 foster carers.
In Northern Ireland, we work with Local Health and Social Care Trusts to provide the highest quality of care for children and young people. All of our fostering agencies across the UK are officially recognised by Ofsted, Welsh and Scottish regulators as either ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ which we are extremely proud of.
We also offer a 4 day working week - this means 80% of the hours for 100% pay! This will be given following a successful 6 month probationary period and is a performance based benefit.
About the Role:
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive administration to the National Assessment Team to ensure an effective and efficient service. You will be required to liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders, being the first point of contact for telephone calls.
Supporting our managers and social workers, the Assessment Administrator will ensure queries are dealt with effectively and confidentially. As part of the assessment of prospective foster carers, you will support with the completion of statutory checks, tracking assessments and booking training.
The Assessment Administrator will be joining a supportive and caring team who put a relentless focus on the outcomes of the children and young people in our care every day.
Who we are looking for?
You will have experience of working within an office environment and supporting a busy team. The successful candidate will need a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Excel to create reports. It is important that you are able to work efficiently within a fast-paced environment and can meet tight deadlines.
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop your own personal skills and capability though on-going training as agreed with your line manager.
Essential Criteria:
Experience within an administrative role
Strong IT skills
Good communication skills, both spoken and written
Willingness to learn and happy to undertake professional training where necessary
Team player
Organised with the ability to manage numerous tasks & deadlines
But what else is in it for you? Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
Up to 39 days annual leave each year (25 base entitlement + 1 One moment in time + 8 bank holidays + ability to buy up to 5 extra days)
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer
Job ID: 287175
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