Fostering Recruitment Officer

**Salary**

Grade 7 - £32,061 - £35,412

**Contractual hours**

37

**Basis**

Fixed Term

**Job category/type**

Social Care

**Job reference**

REQAA6665

This is a full time, fixed term post, 37 hours per week until 01/10/2026

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? We are seeking a dedicated Foster Wales Recruitment Officer to join our team in Pembrokeshire, contributing to the vital work of Maethu Cymru / Foster Wales. In this role, you will be at the forefront of fostering recruitment, raising awareness and coordinating local events to support the growth of our foster care community.

Key Responsibilities:
Respond promptly and efficiently to fostering enquiries, managing them through the recruitment process with precision and care.

Conduct recruitment calls, visits, and pre-assessment viability checks to ensure potential foster carers are well-informed and prepared.

Collaborate with the Regional Marketing Officer to enhance our online presence and brand visibility through social media and website content.

Facilitate Stage 1 checks, ensuring all necessary evaluations are completed to ensure suitability.

Contribute to pre-approval training for fostering applicants, supporting their journey towards becoming foster carers.

Work closely with colleagues, local businesses, and stakeholders to raise awareness and foster positive relationships.

Qualifications and Skills:
Hold an NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in social work, health, social care, youth, or childcare.

Possess significant experience working with foster carers, looked after children, and a solid understanding of relevant principles.

Showcase exceptional organizational skills, record-keeping abilities, and proficiency in IT packages.

Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, essential for building relationships and managing enquiries.

Why Choose Us:
Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing the lives of children and families. With opportunities to develop professionally, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting our foster care community. Your impact will be felt across the local authority as you contribute to important recruitment initiatives.

If you're a driven individual seeking to make a real impact, we encourage you to apply. Together, let's create a brighter future for children in our community.

**Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.**

**Employment Checks**

**Safeguarding**

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council’s Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

**Support & Additional Info**
- Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.