Fostering Recruitment Lead — Hackney

Community Care Live; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Wide job network

Payroll service

DBS & compliance

Referral bonus £500

Job summary

Community Care Live in Hackney, London is seeking an experienced Fostering Recruitment Team Manager to join the Children’s Services team. This role leads and develops fostering recruitment, oversees campaigns and the assessment/approval of prospective foster carers, and builds strong internal and external partnerships.

You will supervise staff, monitor performance against targets and standards, and drive service improvements to keep the needs and safety of children at the heart of delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Fostering Recruitment Team, providing supervision, guidance and support to staff.
• Oversee fostering recruitment strategies and campaigns to attract prospective foster carers.
• Ensure timely assessment, preparation and approval of prospective foster carers.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, external agencies and partner organisations.
• Monitor team performance, ensuring targets, service standards and quality assurance requirements are met.
• Promote a child-centred approach, ensuring the needs, safety and welfare of children remain at the heart of service delivery.

Job description

Community Care Live in Hackney, London is seeking an experienced Fostering Recruitment Team Manager to join the Children’s Services team. This role leads and develops fostering recruitment, oversees campaigns and the assessment/approval of prospective foster carers, and builds strong internal and external partnerships.

You will supervise staff, monitor performance against targets and standards, and drive service improvements to keep the needs and safety of children at the heart of delivery.