Recruitment Manager

Reed; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in social care is seeking a passionate Recruitment & Placements Manager in Leeds. This role involves recruiting and assessing foster carers across Yorkshire and Lancashire, managing the recruitment pipeline, and collaborating with local authorities. The ideal candidate will have a background in recruitment or social care and possess excellent communication and organisational skills.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development and training.

Supportive team environment focused on safeguarding and excellence.

Flexible working options to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment, assessment coordination, or fostering/children's social care.
• Strong knowledge of the Form F assessment process and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement recruitment strategies for fostering households.
• Conduct initial screening and home visits to assess applicants.
• Oversee the full assessment process for fostering applications.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Recruitment & Placements Manager

Location: Leeds

Job Type: Full-time - Monday - Friday (Hybrid opportunities)

Are you passionate about supporting children and families? Do you come from a Sales, Recruitment or maybe a Marketing background?

We are seeking a proactive and dedicated Recruitment & Placements Officer / Manager to lead efforts in recruiting, assessing, and approving high-quality foster carers across Yorkshire and Lancashire.

About the Role

Reporting to the Service Development Manager, this role is central to both the recruitment of foster carers and the placement of children. You'll manage the full recruitment pipeline-from generating enquiries and conducting home visits to coordinating assessments and supporting successful placements.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Design and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract diverse and committed fostering households.
• Initiate and organise events, campaigns, and awareness activities to promote fostering.
• Generate and respond to enquiries from prospective foster carers in a timely, professional, and engaging manner.
• Conduct initial screening and home visits to assess applicants' suitability and readiness to foster.
• Guide families through the application process, early engagement, and onboarding.
• Oversee the full assessment process through to fostering panel, ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Maintain regular contact with applicants and assessors to support progress and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with social media staff to inform marketing strategy and improve digital outreach.
• Liaise with local authority placement teams to understand their child placement needs and present appropriate fostering households.
• Coordinate pre-placement logistics and act as a key point of contact during the placement process.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in recruitment, assessment coordination, or fostering/children's social care
• Strong knowledge of the Form F assessment process and regulatory requirements
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and priorities with a solution-focused approach
• Familiarity with CRM or case management systems and competent IT skills
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel for home visits and outreach

Benefits:

• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive team environment focused on safeguarding and excellence.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance.

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