Administrator, Office Administrator​/ Coordinator, Administrative​/Clerical

Administrator

Location:

Harrow, Office-based

Salary:
Competitive Salary

Contract:

Full-time / Part-time

Reports to:

Manager

At Thrive Fostering, we are committed to transforming the lives of children and young people through high-quality foster care. As a small but growing independent fostering agency, we pride ourselves on providing a warm, professional, and responsive environment for carers, staff, and most importantly the children in our care.

We are now seeking a motivated and highly organised Administrator to join our team and provide essential support to the operational and social work functions of the agency.

• Providing general office and clerical support to the team
• Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence (emails, calls, post)
• Coordinating panel meetings, minute taking, and document distribution
• Maintaining accurate and confidential records and filing systems
• Assisting with data entry and updating the fostering management system
• Supporting the recruitment and assessment process of foster carers
• Handling DBS checks, reference requests, and training records
• Ordering office supplies and maintaining stationery/equipment
• Supporting compliance and audits through accurate document control
• Maintaining confidentiality in accordance with GDPR and safeguarding policies

Essential:

• Proven experience in an administrative role (ideally in a social care, education, or healthcare setting)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to handle confidential information sensitively and professionally
• A proactive, flexible, and team-oriented approach
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people Desirable:
• Experience working in a fostering, social care or not-for-profit environment Familiarity with fostering panel processes or compliance
• Knowledge of data protection and GDPR requirements
• Experience using fostering or care management software (e.g. CHARMS, Mosaic)

• A supportive and friendly team environment
• Opportunities for training and development
• Regular supervision and peer support
• Holiday pay

Thrive Fostering is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.