We are looking for a highly organised and IT skilled Home Based Part time Business Administrator (BA) to join our team.
Why Work with Us?
At AG Family Support we're more than just a workplace - we're a family-run organisation dedicated to making a real difference to the lives of vulnerable children and their families. Since 2015, we've supported hundreds of such families through our child-focused approach and highly trained professionals.
Founded on best-practice social work principles, we've grown into a national leader in Independent Social Work, Family Support, and Child Contact services. Yet, we remain true to our small, family run business roots, ensuring every employee is valued, respected, and excellently supported.
We currently operate 6 child contact centres in addition to community based child contact services and family support across the South East and East Anglia.
This role is due to company expansion. The successful applicant must live within one hour's drive of our Head Office in Hassocks, West Sussex BN6. The Business Administrator will be based at home, so it is essential to have an environment akin to a home office, where they can work effectively and without interruption.
Hours:
The role will initially be 12 hrs a week spread across three days (9am to 1pm or 10am to 2pm and the same days each week) with a possibility long term that additional hours may be needed (up to a total working week of 16 / 20hrs). Applicants must have the flexibility to be able to accommodate an increase in hours, if this is needed by the company, to meet business demands in the future or help cover for colleague's holiday when needed.
Skills required:
.Excellent IT skills are essential. Including use of MS Word, Excel, Teams, Zoom, Dropbox, Google Maps, Portals, webmail and using other software as we continue to grow. All our work is using MAC computers (a laptop will be supplied) so ideally a good knowledge of MAC packages too.
· Outstanding interpersonal communication skills, as well as excellent organizational qualities.
· Familiarity and experience in working in a business office environment, including accounting principles.
· Minimum of 5 years administrative experience.
· Excellent written and spoken English skills and an eye for detail.
. Adaptability and professionalism are key to this role, as the BA will be working across a spectrum of areas within the Company and often be the first point of contact for staff and clients
. Excellent written and spoken English
Training & Support:
· You would undertake a thorough induction training prior to assuming the role. This training will take place in person and via video sessions.
. As this is role is due to expansion, rather than replacing a member of the team, there will also be our existing business administrator at hand to advise and support, in addition to your line manager.
DUTIES
This will include, but not be limited to:
· Assisting with administration tasks involved in staff recruitment, employment, and monitoring. This would include collating paperwork, obtaining references, sending out employment contracts and maintaining a staff database.
. Ensuring all company policies are kept updated
. Ensuring that all staff documentation and training is updated as necessary
. Annual GDPR compliance paperwork
. Liasing with with National Association of Child Contact Centres regarding our accreditations
· Searching and securing suitable hire venues for child contact sessions in geographical areas as requested by company managers
· Help develop and maintain effective filing and record keeping systems.
. Assisting the Senior Management Team with administrative tasks as needed.
In the first instance, the applicants are asked to submit their CV with a covering letter detailing why they are interested in this position and what relevant experience they might bring to the role. They would also be required to obtain an Enhanced DBS check (this can be facilitated by and paid for by the company), and be a car owner. Although home based there will be times when you will need to attend meetings and training, mainly in Hassocks & Haywards Heath so living locally is essential.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Work from home
Application question(s):
* What town/village do you live in
* What interested you in this role and what relevant experience would you bring to it
* Do you have the flexibility to increase hours long term if needed up to potential a 16- 20hr week
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* Administration: 5 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Licence to drive and car owner (preferred)
Work Location: In person