Adoption West is a regional adoption agency and registered voluntary adoption agency that provides adoption services for Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, Gloucestershire, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Councils. Adoption West operates out of 3 hubs across the region, with offices based in Bristol, Gloucester and Trowbridge.
This is an exciting time for you to join Adoption West as you will help us build on our achievements and will play a central role in the administration of grant funding for families to access therapy. You may also assist the adopter assessment process, monitoring and recording progress. We are looking to recruit a business support assistant to support with funding applications, liaise with social workers and providers, process invoices and maintain financial / service information. The role may also receive initial adopter enquiries, communicate with prospective adopters, process checks, references and monitor progress of assessments. Key responsibilities are to:
1. Assist the service area in providing an effective and efficient administrative support function
2. Input data as required, entering and maintaining timely data to ensure the efficient processing of service / finance transactions
3. Support business functions including enquiry handling, checks/reference processing, grant funding appli...