At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide top-notch admin and operational support to our fostering teams.
- Company: Join a dedicated fostering service making a real difference in the community.
- Benefits: Enjoy a pension scheme, health plan, and employee perks like the Blue Light Card.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive team while managing diverse tasks and priorities.
- Qualifications: Experience in office management and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 20250 - 24750 £ per year.
We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Business Support Manager to join our South and South East Fostering service, based from our Salisbury office. This is a key role providing high-quality administrative, operational and team support to our Fostering Managers and wider fostering teams. You will oversee the day-to-day running of business support activity across the service, ensuring administrative processes are well organised, accurate and responsive. This will include minute taking, report writing, office coordination, and maintaining detailed oversight of financial transactions, including carer payments and general enquiries.
You will also line manage Senior Business Support Coordinators and Business Support Coordinators within your area, supporting them to deliver a consistent, professional and efficient service. This is a busy and varied role where you will need to balance competing priorities, use your initiative and work confidently both independently and as part of a wider team.
About you
We are looking for someone with experience of managing a small office-based team, excellent communication skills and a practical, solutions-focused approach to leadership. Experience of working within fostering, children’s services or a similar regulated environment would be an advantage.
Hours
30 hours per week. Working days will be discussed at interview.
Benefits
- Company Pension Scheme
- Simply Health Cash Plan Scheme
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Blue Light Card
- Regular supervision
- Company Sick Pay scheme after successful completion of probation
- Long Service Awards
For more information, please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@example.com or call 01722 435750, option 2.
Business Support Manager in Salisbury employer: Five Rivers Child Care
Five Rivers Child Care is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people. Located in Bromsgrove, our inclusive work culture fosters collaboration and diversity, providing Independent Panel Members with the opportunity to contribute to vital decisions that shape futures. We offer competitive remuneration for panel participation, alongside a commitment to employee growth and development within the fostering sector.
