Administration Assistant - Foster Carer Wellbeing Programme

Are you an organised and proactive administrator who enjoys variety, working with different people and helping projects run smoothly? In this regional role, you will play an important part in providing administrative support to the Foster Carer Wellbeing Programme across a partnership of local authorities. You will help organise activities, meetings events, maintain accurate records and documentation. You will support marketing and engagement activity that helps improve foster carer wellbeing, participation and retention across the South East. At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service. This role includes an expectation to work from our Time Square office 5-10 days per month, with some travel across partner authorities and London on occasion to help support delivery of the programme sessions. This is a full time role, fixed term contract for 18 months. Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying. Search ‘secondment policy' on the intranet for more information. About You... As an Administration Assistant, you will be at the heart of this pioneering regional wellbeing programme, providing essential administrative support to ensure everything runs smoothly. You will be a reliable and proactive administrator with strong organisational and communication skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied workload. You will maintain accurate records, support day-to-day coordination and work closely with colleagues, foster carers and partner organisations. About The Team... You will join a collaborative regional team dedicated to improving outcomes for children and foster families. Working with the Senior Project Officer and Business Support Officer, you will support wellbeing, learning and engagement activity for foster carers. We offer flexible hybrid working, professional development opportunities and the chance to build valuable administration, programme coordination, communications and stakeholder engagement experience within a supportive regional team. You will gain broad exposure to multi-agency partnership working while helping deliver practical activities, events and resources that support foster carers and families across the South East in a developing and ambitious regional programme team, while learning how effective systems, accurate information and responsive support contribute directly to successful regional delivery. Key responsibilities... You Will:

• provide day-to-day administrative and coordination support to the regional Foster Carer Wellbeing Programme.
• organise meetings, workshops and events, preparing agendas, papers, bookings, materials and participant communications.
• maintain accurate records, filing systems, trackers and action logs, supporting programme monitoring and reporting.
• prepare correspondence, presentations, newsletters, social posts, promotional materials and programme merchandise.
• respond professionally to enquiries from foster carers, partners and stakeholders. Our benefits...
• 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days after 3 years' continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
• Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Paid employee volunteering scheme.
• Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
• Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club. Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack. Our values... Reasonable adjustments... Interview date Interviews will be held on 20th October 2026 Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment. Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration. Want to ask us a question? For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: Helen Gore, Principal Children's Social Worker Email: helen.gore@bracknell-forest.gov.uk We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. Please note that this particular role does not meet the minimum requirements for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration regulations. As such, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

How to apply Please apply online via the link provided. Please include a personal statement with your CV specifying why you are applying for this vacancy. Administration Assistant - Foster Carer Wellbeing Programme (FTC 18 months) Employer: Bracknell Forest Council Salary: £27,600 - £31,268 per year inclusive of London Weighting Location: Time Square, Bracknell (Hybrid working) Contract: Temporary Working Pattern: Full Time/Flexible Hours Hours: 37 hours per week. DBS Check: Enhanced Closing Date: 11/10/2026 at 23:59 Reference: People/26/345274 Are you an organised and proactive administrator who enjoys variety, working with different people and helping projects run smoothly? In this regional role, you will play an important part in providing administrative support to the Foster Carer Wellbeing Programme across a partnership of local authorities. You will help organise activities, meetings events, maintain accurate records and documentation. You will support marketing and engagement activity that helps improve foster carer wellbeing, participation and retention across the South East. At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service. This role includes an expectation to work from our Time Square office 5-10 days per month, with some travel across partner authorities and London on occasion to help support delivery of the programme sessions. This is a full time role, fixed term contract for 18 months. Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying. Search ‘secondment policy' on the intranet for more information. You Will:

• provide day-to-day administrative and coordination support to the regional Foster Carer Wellbeing Programme.
• organise meetings, workshops and events, preparing agendas, papers, bookings, materials and participant communications.
• maintain accurate records, filing systems, trackers and action logs, supporting programme monitoring and reporting.
• prepare correspondence, presentations, newsletters, social posts, promotional materials and programme merchandise.
• respond professionally to enquiries from foster carers, partners and stakeholders. Our benefits...
• 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days after 3 years' continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
• Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Paid employee volunteering scheme.
• Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
• Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club. Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack. Our values... Reasonable adjustments... Interview date Interviews will be held on 20th October 2026 Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment. Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration. Want to ask us a question? For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: Helen Gore, Principal Children's Social Worker Email: helen.gore@bracknell-forest.gov.uk We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. Please note that this particular role does not meet the minimum requirements for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration regulations. As such, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

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