CARER RECRUITMENT OFFICER

Fitzgerald Fostering; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent fostering agency is looking for a Carer Recruitment Officer to enhance the recruitment and retention of foster carers. This part-time role offers flexible hours and the opportunity for agile working. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and marketing experience, working collaboratively to achieve the agency's growth objectives. You will be instrumental in organizing creative recruitment strategies and supporting existing foster carers, making impactful contributions to children's lives.

Benefits

Generous workplace pension

28 days annual leave pro rata

Full induction and training

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with experience in recruitment or marketing.
• Ability to engage diverse backgrounds effectively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the recruitment and retention of foster carers.
• Organize and facilitate local engagement events.
• Manage online presence and community recruitment campaigns.

Skills

Communication

Marketing

Organizational Skills

Creativity

Flexibility

Tools

CRM Systems

Microsoft Excel

Social Media

Job description

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

We are seeking a Carer Recruitment Officer to lead on the recruitment and retention of foster carers for an Independent Fostering Agency, rated Outstanding by OFSTED, operating primarily across Berkshire and connecting Local Authorities.

The role will suit an outgoing. enthusiastic, self-motivated person with experience in raising awareness and/or recruiting through both online and community activity, and an ability to work independently.

Initially employed for 21 hours per week there will be an opportunity for this to increase as the business grows. The role will allow for agile working / flexible hour opportunities. We are a family-friendly employer.

The role will be based out of our office in Bracknell, with opportunity to work from home at times. The post holder will require excellent communication skills, creativity, flexibility and the ability to travel within the service area, planning and delivering recruitment events to expand our Foster Carer capacity and provide high-quality foster placements for children.

You will be working alongside a small established team which prides itself on putting foster carers and children at the centre of everything we do. This new and exciting role is being introduced to support the agency in their ambitious butnachievable plan for growth over the coming year and beyond, providing improved opportunities for children living away from their families.

1. Recruitment of new foster carers

• To work alongside the Management team in devising and executing agreed plans for the recruitment of foster carers throughout the year.
• Managing and maintaining an online presence both within our website and across social media platforms, working closely with our external providers.
• Maintaining and updating data in relation to carer recruitment, including tracking enquiries to approval using a CRM system where appropriate.
• Organising and facilitating local engagement/ wellbeing events for carers/potential carers in order to promote Fitzgerald Fostering as the agency of choice.
• Identifying and co-ordinating creative local recruitment campaigns / awareness raising opportunities within the community.

2. Support existing foster carers registered with the business

• Engage the current group of foster carers to ensure retention, promoting and nurturing ‘Refer a friend’ and word of mouth recruitment opportunities.
• Provide a consistent touch point for applicants throughout their journey into fostering.
• Monitor competitor recruitment activities and respond accordingly
• Support other admin tasks as identified/required.

Person Specification

Required

• You will be a self motivated individual able to work independently to meet recruitment and retention targets as well as being part of a larger team.
• You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability to engage individuals from a diverse background, to encourage consideration of becoming a foster carer.
• You will be able to evidence a flexible, creative, and dynamic approach to researching and facilitating a range of recruitment opportunities.
• Have experience of marketing and engaging/connecting with the public to raise awareness and/or a soft sales background, and a passion for organising creative plans to reach an intended demographic.
• A good level understanding / experience of using Social Media as a platform for awareness raising and recruitment, including the creation of distinctive and engaging content across a variety of platforms.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills and familiarity with the use of electronic records systems.
• Experience in using IT applications in particular Microsoft Windows including Excel /CRM to gather and analyse data.
• Use of a car and the ability to drive.
• Ability to work flexibly including occasional evening or weekend work.
• Able to work to our equality, diversity, and safeguarding policies.
• A basic knowledge or experience of fostering / Caring for children.
• Knowledge of GDPR in relation to marketing.
• Experience in recruitment.
• Previous use of a CRM system

Package

£25,000 per annum for 21 hours per week.

Bonus

Plus target-related bonuses

• Generous workplace pension
• 28 days annual leave pro rata (exclusive of bank holidays)

You will receive

Full induction and access to training raising your knowledge and understanding of children in care and the fostering role. Mandatory training in safeguarding, equality, and diversity.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer

Interested Applicants should send a CV detailing relevant experience and full work history, alongside a covering statement detailing why they are particularly interested in this role to: [e-mail]

For further information or an informal discussion please call either Sue Beale or James Townend on 01753 550031. Application closes 30 June 2025. Interviews for this post will be held on 24 July 2025.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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