Fostering Hub Recruitment Support Worker

Wiltshire Council; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking two Recruitment Support Workers for the Fostering Hub Recruitment Support, including one full-time and one part-time role. The team aims to boost foster carer recruitment and retention, improving placement stability for vulnerable children.

Candidates should have at least NVQ Level 4 or equivalent, a strong understanding of safeguarding, and be well-organised and resilient under pressure. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Must be educated to at least NVQ Level 4 or equivalent experience.
• Understand relevant policies/procedures regarding children in care and safeguarding.
• Be well-organised, adaptable under pressure and an excellent communicator.

Responsibilities

• Support the recruitment front door and recruitment and retention hub.
• Help increase the number of foster carers and improve placement stability.
• Contribute to better outcomes for vulnerable children and young people in the southwest.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Organised

Adaptable under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 4 or equivalent

Job description

Fostering Hub Recruitment Support Worker

Temporary/Fixed term: Until 31 March 2027

Interview date: 13 & 17 November 2026

Main duties of the job

We are currently seeking to appoint two candidates to these roles: one full-time position and one part-time position.

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable children across the Southwest? If so, we are currently seeking to appoint two candidates to these roles: one full-time position and one part-time position. When submitting your application, please clearly state your preferred working pattern (full-time or part-time) so that we can consider your application accordingly.

As a Recruitment Support Worker, you will be an integral part of a dedicated sub-team responsible for our 'recruitment front door' and recruitment and retention hub. Your contributions will help improve lives of children and young people in the south west by increasing the number of foster carers as well as improving retention, leading to a broader range of foster placements and greater placement stability.

We are looking for candidates who are educated to at least an NVQ Level 4 or equivalent experience, possess a deep understanding of relevant policies and procedures regarding children in care and prioritise the importance of safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Essential qualities for success in this role include being well-organised, adaptable under pressure and an excellent communicator.

About us

Why us

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customerfacing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

• We are looking for candidates who are educated to at least an NVQ Level 4 or equivalent experience, possess a deep understanding of relevant policies and procedures regarding children in care and prioritise the importance of safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Essential qualities for success in this role include being well-organised, adaptable under pressure and an excellent communicator. You don't need to be an expert in all things Fostering, a detailed training and induction plan will be available upon starting.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.