Children’s Home Administrator

About the job

Key information

Contract: Permanent, Part-Time, 10 Hours per Week

Salary: £13.83 per hour

Homes2Inspire Ltd are proud to be part of the Shaw Trust Group, a charity helping to transform the lives of young people and adults across the UK.

At Homes2Inspire, we are passionate about providing safe, nurturing homes where children and young people can thrive. As one of the country’s leading children’s home providers, we are committed to delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care that supports young people to achieve positive outcomes.

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Children’s Home Administrator to join our team based in Burtle, Somerset. This is an office-based role working 10 hours per week, with working days and hours to be agreed with the Home Manager. You will play a vital role in supporting the smooth running of the home, ensuring administrative processes are maintained to a high standard and enabling the care team to focus on supporting our young people.

What will I be doing?

No two days are the same in a children’s home, and whilst this is an administrative role, you will be an important member of the home’s wider team. Responsibilities include:

• Conducting and monitoring essential staff compliance checks, including Enhanced DBS status checks and driving licence checks, ensuring records are accurately maintained on our systems.
• Monitoring staff training compliance and supporting the submission of monthly payroll information.
• Maintaining accurate records relating to maintenance, health and safety, and quality assurance processes.
• Managing petty cash and reconciling expenditure in line with company financial procedures.
• Raising purchase orders and processing invoices to ensure suppliers and contractors are paid promptly.
• Assisting with children’s allowances and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Coordinating meetings, taking minutes, and ensuring documentation is stored and archived appropriately.
• Acting as a key point of contact for external agencies, professionals, and suppliers.
• Supporting the Home Manager with a range of day-to-day administrative tasks to ensure the home remains compliant and well-organised.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in an administrative or office-based role.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively.
• A professional, reliable, and confidential approach to work.
• A genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

What is in it for me?

We value our colleagues and offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and development, including:

• Option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Medicash Health Cash Plan.
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Blue Light Card eligibility.
• Retail, cinema and holiday discounts.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Fully funded training and development opportunities.
• Career progression opportunities across Homes2Inspire and the wider Shaw Trust Group.
• Up to £500 through our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Enhanced DBS check paid for by Homes2Inspire.

Supporting documents and information

All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including:

• Right to work checks.
• Enhanced DBS check for Children and Adults Workforce (paid for by Homes2Inspire).
• Satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment requirements.

Homes2Inspire reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

If you’re looking for a flexible part-time administration role where you can make a real difference behind the scenes in supporting children and young people, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.

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