Fostering Recruitment Lead — Social Work

St Christopher's Fellowship; West Bromwich; Vor Ort; GBP 40.000 - 49.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working arrangements

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (pro‑r

Training programme and career开发

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work

Staff discounts

Professional development funding

Zusammenfassung

St Christopher's Fellowship is seeking a dedicated Recruitment Advisor to lead the recruitment of foster carers in the West Midlands region. You will build strong relationships with applicants and guide them through the assessment and approval process, delivering more fostering households.

The role requires social work qualifications, registered status, and at least 2 years in related family placement work, with a evidence-based trauma-informed approach and training delivery experience.

Qualifikationen

• BA or Master’s in social work or Dip SW, CSS, CQSW.
• Social Work England/Scottish Social Services Council/Social Care Wales Registration.
• Post qualifying experience including at least 2 years in relevant family placement work or other childcare settings.
• Proven track record with children and foster families using a trauma-informed approach.
• Experience of group work and/or delivery of training.
• Assessment of Foster Carers using BAAF Form F.
• Knowledge of recruitment and campaign delivery for foster carers.
• Knowledge of carer assessment and the journey of a prospective foster carer.
• Knowledge of legislation including Children’s Act 1989 and related guidance.

Aufgaben

• Lead recruitment of new foster carers and build relationships with applicants.
• Drive recruitment strategy for a region and potentially across other regions.
• Increase number of fostering households through targeted recruitment and assessment.

Kenntnisse

Trauma-informed approach

Group work/training

Foster carer assessments

Recruitment experience

Stakeholder engagement

Ausbildung

BA/MA in social work or Dip SW/CSS/CQSW

Jobbeschreibung

St Christopher's Fellowship is seeking a dedicated Recruitment Advisor to lead the recruitment of foster carers in the West Midlands region. You will build strong relationships with applicants and guide them through the assessment and approval process, delivering more fostering households.

The role requires social work qualifications, registered status, and at least 2 years in related family placement work, with a evidence-based trauma-informed approach and training delivery experience.