Foster Care Recruitment Specialist

4 weeks ago


Wigan, Wigan, United Kingdom Wigan Council Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and innovative individual to join our team as a Recruitment and Engagement Officer. In this role, you will play a key part in recruiting Foster Carers and raising awareness of fostering in Wigan, working closely with the Foster for GM recruitment Hub.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and deliver campaigns to support the recruitment of Foster Carers, working closely with the agency and their marketing team.
  • Represent Wigan Council and support potential Foster Carers through the training and assessment process.
  • Engage with current Foster Carers in Wigan, developing positive working relationships and networking with community drop-in venues and colleagues across the Wigan Borough.

About You:

You will be a motivated and innovative individual who is passionate about ensuring that Wigan's children and young people have the opportunity to live in and be cared for within family settings through fostering households.

You will be creative in your approach to developing new ways to engage with potential carers, including problem-solving potential barriers to fostering. You will have excellent communication skills to create positive working relationships and network with community drop-in venues and colleagues across the Wigan Borough.

About Us:

Wigan Council has been voted 'Overall Council of the Year' at the APSE Awards. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our employees to share this commitment.

We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working patterns, a blended approach to working, and access to exclusive rewards and benefits. We welcome applications from everybody in the community and would particularly encourage applicants from our underrepresented groups to apply.

What We Offer:

  • A motivating and rewarding work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • A range of benefits, including flexible working patterns and access to exclusive rewards and benefits.

How to Apply:

For further information, please contact Claire Gardiner on 01942 487200 or Claire.Gardiner@wigan.gov.uk. We look forward to hearing from you.

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check.


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