Administrator


Company:	Fostering People
Salary:	£23,529.57 to £23,529.57 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dundee, DD2 1TY
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	22 Nov 2026

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Summary

Fostering People Scotland

Administrator

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Base Location: Dundee

Working Arrangement: Office Based

Basic Salary: £23,529.57 per annum

Benefits: 30 days' annual leave, rising to 35 days with length of service, plus bank holidays, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme, Medical Cash Plan and free on-site parking

About Us

Fostering People Scotland is an innovative and developing fostering provider with a 'Very Good' inspection rating. We have a reputation for providing exceptional support to our children, foster carers and dedicated staff team. Established in Scotland in 2012, our reputation and positive approach have enabled us to achieve growth in the fostering sector.

Duties Include:

Undertake a wide range of administrative tasks and duties using keyboard, office and IT skills.

Answer telephone calls in a professional manner, ensuring all messages are passed on promptly.

Manage incoming mail, allocating as appropriate and frank/prepare and post outgoing mail.

Greet visitors in an efficient, welcoming and friendly manner, ensuring that health and safety is observed at all times.

Ensure all administrative tasks are undertaken in line with Quality Assurance and HR operational standards, policy and practice.

Archive files and other documentation in accordance with current contractual and operational requirements.

Take minutes/action points at meetings where required/directed.

Co-ordinate foster carer training, hotel bookings and maintenance of records.

Coordinate and assist in the overview of regional compliance with regard to foster carer approval and children in placement.

Reporting using the Charms database.

Input data, upload documentation and manage use of information using a variety of in-house bespoke business systems.

Essential Criteria:

Previous experience working within an office setting as an Administrator or Administrative Assistant

Experience of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels

Ability to work flexibly in a highly pressured environment with changing and conflicting priorities and demands

High attention to detail with a keen sense of priority whilst ensuring accuracy of work

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Debbie Lane on 07970 081385.

To be considered for this post, please apply.

No agencies please.

Fostering People Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and is a Disability Confident Employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a PVG check at level 1.

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