We are recruiting a Business Support Coordinator to join our fostering service in the Ellesmere Port, within our Foster Careline partner Agency – Part of the Five Rivers Group. The administrative teams work cohesively across all services. We are a friendly, hardworking team who enjoy working alongside our social workers and fostering support worker colleagues. Our Trauma-Informed (ATIC) model integrates our Fostering, Residential, Clinical, and Education services to achieve the best possible outcomes for young people. The role's administrative duties include answering general queries and fostering-related business by phone and email, processing regular checks for current foster carers and children, managing diary and room bookings, taking minutes in meetings, and liaising with head office finance teams. You will also be responsible for • Maintaining the CHARMS database to ensure compliance • Ensuring Five Rivers policies and procedures are adhered to • The business or fostering managers may require additional administrative tasks or projects. • To promote inclusion and participation of children and young people in the development of the foster service. As a Business Support Coordinator, you must have excellent knowledge and working practice in Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as proven organisation and time management skills. For full details about the role, please read the role profile below 20240129_Role Profile _ Fostering Business Support Coordinator v2.pdf Hours The Hours are 15 hours per week and are Office Based Our normal office hours are Monday to Thursday 9am -5pm, Friday 9am – 16:30pm Days will be confirmed with you if you are successful Why Foster Careline? Working for Foster Careline and Five Rivers has many benefits arising from its commitment as a Social Enterprise to invest in the services it provides to Foster Carers, children, and staff. You will receive: • Formal induction and training in our paperless electronic recording and management system (CHARMS) • Monthly supervision provided by the Business Support Manager • Competitive annual leave allowance • Career progression opportunities • Pension scheme and access to employee assistance program • Blue Light Card • Simplyhealth Membership • Long Service Reward Scheme • Employee and Foster Carer Referral Scheme • Enhanced Maternity Package for Mothers who have been with s for over one year For more information, please e-mail our recruitment team at [email protected] or call 01722 435750, option 2 Five Rivers Child Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including employment references and DBS check We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.