Admin Assistant – Fixed‑Term (Family Placement Service)

About the role

This fixed‑term position supports the Family Placement Service on three days per week. You will be responsible for processing payments related to fostering, adoption and special guardianship orders while providing a broad range of clerical support.

Key responsibilities

• Calculate and process payments for fostering, adoption and special guardianship orders.
• Enter and maintain data in information systems.
• Order and process invoices, manage petty cash and maintain accurate records.
• Provide general clerical support such as filing, correspondence and handling enquiries.

Required profile

• Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures with minimal supervision.
• Flexible approach to meet varying demands of the role.
• Team‑player attitude.

Required skills

• Data entry.
• Basic accounting handling of invoices and petty cash.
• Use of standard office software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets).

What we offer

• 26 days annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 31 days after 5 years (pro‑rated for part‑time).
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexi leave scheme – up to 2 flexible days per month (pro‑rated).
• Discount schemes with local and national retailers and staff networks.
• Equal opportunities employer with a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.