Salary: £26,873 - £28,770
Hours per week: 37 hours
Temporary/Fixed term: 12 months
Interview date: Tuesday 08 October 2024
Kinship & Fostering - Empowering Young Lives
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable children in Wiltshire? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Kinship and Fostering team to enhance the quality of care and increase the number of foster carers across Wiltshire.
As a Recruitment Support Worker, you will be an integral part of a dedicated sub-team responsible for our 'recruitment front door' and placement finding services. Your contributions will help improve foster carer retention, leading to a broader range of foster placements and greater placement stability.
You will be the first point of contact for individuals interested in becoming foster carers, providing them with necessary information and conducting initial assessments of their suitability.
We are looking for candidates who are educated to at least an NVQ Level 4 or equivalent, 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.
There will be some out of hours working required in the evenings and weekends as part of this role.
If you're ready to be part of a team that empowers young lives, apply today and help shape a brighter future for vulnerable children in Wiltshire!
This role is based at County Hall, Trowbridge but will require travel across the County.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity.
For more details, contact Rachel Pearce, Assistant Team Manager, at rachel.pearce@wiltshire.gov.uk, or call 01380 826159.
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion.
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