Initial Enquiry Worker

6 months ago

Chelmsford, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time

**Initial Enquiry Worker (Fostering Recruitment & Assessment)**

Permanent, Full Time

Up to £26,530 per annum

Location: Chelmsford

Working Style: Anywhere worker

Here in Essex, we continue to raise the bar about practice and our investment in our workforce is second to none. It’s an exciting time to join us. Not only have we been named Outstanding by Ofsted, we are delighted and at the same time humbled to have been crowned **Social Work Employer of the Year** for the second time in the last three years

**The Opportunity**

To support the recruitment of suitable applicants to become foster carers. To be the first contact to answer questions and follow up interest with members of the public wanting to become foster carers. To be involved in marketing and recruitment activities and to actively promote ECC fostering schemes.

**The role will require some evening and weekend work.**

**Accountabilities**
- To keep statistical information about numbers of enquiries and reasons for closure and produce comprehensive statistics when required.
- In conjunction with members of the recruitment team and communications team to organise and participate in recruitment activities. Monitor the information available on the website, and to promote the various fee paid fostering schemes.
- They administer all bookings and make all logístical and catering arrangements for the skills to foster courses.
- To record information in line with the Department’s Access to Information policy and to ensure the Departments’ Child Protection procedures are adhered to.
- To attend and contribute to staff meetings.
- Any other duties that can reasonably be expected in line with the grading of the post.

**The Experience You Will Bring**

**Essential**:

- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent by experience which may include specific practical qualifications, such as, apprenticeships
- Experience of working with members of the public and the ability to maintain clear boundaries and open communications with clients & colleagues.
- An awareness of the criteria and expectations of foster carers, challenges and issues that can impact on children’s behaviour and reasons for coming into foster care.
- Strong interpersonal skills as demonstrated through direct communication, conflict resolution& assertiveness.

**Desirable**:

- An ability to communicate clearly in written & oral form.
- A commitment to developing one’s self personally & professionally.
- Familiarity with the Children Act 1989 & the 2011Fostering Service Regulations & National Minimum Standards for Fostering.
- Ability to manage time effectively.

**Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means.**

To read more about us please visit: Children & Families

Please take a look at our ‘No Magic’ Children & Families video

**Why Essex?**

Essex County Council has a location to be proud of. Our 1,300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton. England’s oldest town, Colchester, and two of its newest - Basildon and Harlow - are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the ideal place for your career. Read more about us.

We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

**Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.**

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