Senior Assessment Admin in Bolton

If you really want to make your mark in a rapidly growing business that is committed to improving the lives of children and young people, we have the role for you! We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Assessment Administrator to join the National Fostering Group.

About the Group: It’s official: we have been rated as a Great Place to Work 2025! 83% of employees at National Fostering Group say it is a great place to work, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company. With over 20 years of experience, National Fostering Group is the largest independent children’s fostering group in the UK with a community of over 2,500 foster carers. In Northern Ireland, we work with Local Health and Social Care Trusts to provide the highest quality of care for children and young people. All of our fostering agencies across the UK are officially recognised by Ofsted, Welsh and Scottish regulators as either ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’. We also offer a 4-day working week – this means 80% of the hours for 100% pay! This will be given following a successful 6‑month probationary period and is a performance‑based benefit.

About the Role: The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive administration to the National Assessment Team to ensure an effective and efficient service. You will liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders, being the first point of contact for telephone calls. Supporting our managers and social workers, the Assessment Administrator will ensure queries are dealt with effectively and confidentially. As part of the assessment of prospective foster carers, you will support the completion of statutory checks, tracking assessments and booking training. The Assessment Administrator will be joining a supportive and caring team who put a relentless focus on the outcomes of the children and young people in our care every day.

Who we are looking for? You will have experience of working within an office environment and supporting a busy team. The successful candidate will need a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Excel to create reports. It is important that you are able to work efficiently within a fast‑paced environment and can meet tight deadlines. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop your own personal skills and capability through ongoing training as agreed with your line manager.

• Experience within an administrative role
• Good communication skills, both spoken and written
• willingness to learn and happy to undertake professional training where necessary
• Team player
• Organised with the ability to manage numerous tasks & deadlines.

Benefits: Up to 39 days annual leave each year (25 base entitlement + 1 “One moment in time” + 8 bank holidays + ability to buy up to 5 extra days) Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits Hundreds of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks. Wherever you work – whether in a city location or rural settings – you’ll be part of one dynamic family, aiming high and dreaming big, and helping the people we work with achieve their own personal goals.