Fostering Recruitment Specialist

Community Care Live; Southampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured Employee Assistance

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Hampshire Children’s Services is seeking a Recruitment Officer to join the Fostering Recruitment and Assessment Team in the UK. You’ll be the first point of contact for prospective foster carers, guiding them through early stages and encouraging them to start fostering.

In this role you’ll blend recruitment with relationship-building and event delivery, including home visits, checks, and assessments, while maintaining accurate records and working with partners to safeguard children in care.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people, or families in a caring or supportive role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and IT skills, with confidence using Microsoft 365 and managing accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for prospective foster carers, responding to enquiries with warmth and clear guidance.
• Support applicants through the early stages, including home visits and helping complete checks and assessments.
• Promote fostering at events (virtual and in person), inspiring people to take the next step.
• Manage and maintain accurate records using case management systems.
• Screen and assess prospective carers, gathering and analysing information to support decision-making.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and partners to grow our fostering community and ensure safeguarding standards are met.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Microsoft 365

Record keeping

Safeguarding

Analytical

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Hampshire Children’s Services is seeking a Recruitment Officer to join the Fostering Recruitment and Assessment Team in the UK. You’ll be the first point of contact for prospective foster carers, guiding them through early stages and encouraging them to start fostering.

In this role you’ll blend recruitment with relationship-building and event delivery, including home visits, checks, and assessments, while maintaining accurate records and working with partners to safeguard children in care.