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Communication Research Training Databases

Job Specifications

Do you want to work for a progressive children’s service with ambitious plans for the future? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate person to join our learning and development training team that is reflective and creative in practice. Working collaboratively with all stakeholders you will strive to ensure that the children, young people in our care and employees reach their full potential through providing administration support to our education and qualification services.

This centrally located learning and development administration role provides support to a wide range of fostering, residential foster carers, and educational settings but with a focus on employees and Social Workers.

This role is a 12 month fixed term contract.

Key Duties Will Include

To administer, record and report on training events
Support with managing, organising and updating relevant data using a mix of database applications
Produce statistical information
Research external training providers, venues and food caterers
Support the organisation in ensuring that the service is run in line with the Government Legislation, Regulations and Standards, together with the Inspecting Body.
Represent Compass Community’s Vision and Values, whilst embracing a comprehensive learning ethos to the Compass Community.
Have a willingness to understand and discuss children’s services and qualification based information and topics
Be a strong team player and be able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Attend meetings as required
Be proficient in using Microsoft Office suite including Excel and have a willingness to learn the use of our in-house databases.
Have an ability to work under pressure and prioritize your workload whilst remaining calm and professional.
Previous administration experience in a learning and development setting would be advantageous

The Benefits Of Joining Compass Fostering

Career Development - We offer many career paths, recognising hard work & supporting you into senior roles.
Competitive Salary - Using structured pay grades based on your training and experience.
Wellbeing – Access to therapeutic wellbeing sessions with our Therapeutic Services team.
Bonuses – receive £200 service award on your two-year anniversary, plus up to £500 special recognition service for outstanding practice.
Discounts & Awards - Access to our health and wellbeing support platform. Receive cashback for various medical and wellbeing appointments and treatments with our MediCash scheme, as well as the chance to win up to £150 in vouchers every month from our REACH Awards.
Life Assurance Scheme - 3 x annual salary after successful completion of your probation review.
Increased Holiday – Base of 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 days within 4 years, plus all bank holidays. Additional 2.5 days each year for your birthday, a health and wellbeing day and a half day festive shopping day.

Compass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people.

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Compass Community comprises of three children’s services; Compass Fostering, Compass Children's Homes and Compass Schools. Each of these is underpinned by our Therapautic Services. One community, one vision. We believe that our Community makes a real difference to children and young people’s lives. Our aim is to provide the caring environment that children deserve, in ways that enrich the lives of everyone associated with Compass Community. Our vision is to be the preferred children’s service provider; renowned for an optimi... Know more