Fostering Engagement and Community Development Officer

5 days ago


Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Hampshire County Council Full time

This role presents an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of children in need, as part of Hampshire County Council's Fostering Recruitment and Assessment team.

As a skilled professional, you will lead and deliver events and community partnership programmes, focusing on generating initial enquiries from prospective foster carers and increasing awareness of fostering in Hampshire.

You will work closely with colleagues in Marketing and Fostering Recruitment & Assessment, as well as with our foster carers, to promote the rewards of fostering to the Hampshire community and help recruit foster carers from a wider variety of backgrounds.

This one-year maternity cover role enables you to gain extensive knowledge and experience in transforming fostering services and recruitment marketing, making a significant difference to the lives of people who become foster carers and, most importantly, to the children that they care for.

The ideal candidate will have flexibility in working weekends and occasional evenings, which will be planned in advance, with Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) offered. You must also have a car and the ability to travel to other locations within Hampshire and surrounding areas.

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults, and this role is subject to a criminal records check.

We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to equality and diversity, and is passionate about supporting vulnerable individuals and families.



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