Are you passionate about making a difference and keen to play a key role in recruiting foster carers and adopters? We are looking for a Project Worker to join our Recruitment Hub, acting as the first point of contact for people considering fostering or adoption. You will respond to initial enquiries, carry out initial visits, and support applicants through early screening and Registration of Interest, ensuring they receive timely, accurate information and a positive, customer‑focused first experience.
This is a varied and rewarding frontline role where excellent customer service skills, alongside strong communication and engagement abilities, are essential. You'll build rapport with prospective foster carers and adopters, explore their motivation and suitability, and provide a responsive, supportive, and professional service at every stage. You will also work closely with social workers, managers, and partner teams to ensure a smooth, coordinated, and high‑quality recruitment journey.
If you are organised, confident in engaging with the public, and motivated by delivering outstanding customer service while helping children and families through vital early recruitment work, this is an excellent opportunity to be part of a supportive team making a real impact.
This role is based in and around
- North East
- North West
- Yorkshire & the Humber
values.
Workplace Offer: What it means for you
- The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our Buy Your Leave scheme
- Service related sick pay from day 1
- Cycle2work scheme
- Interest free season ticket loans
- 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
- Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
- Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
- Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer
*T&C's apply based on contract
- Reference number:23747
- Job Title:Recruitment Hub Project Worker
- Location:Workplace offer: Hybrid working, Barnardo's hub/office or home address based in the UK
- Contract type:Permanent
- Hours:37
- Salary:£29,507 - £32,786 plus Office at Home Allowance - £312 per annum
- Closing Date:9 October 2026
- Interview Date:TBC
Benefits
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Additional Info
- Information Sheet for Applicants Applying for Positions Working with Children and Vulnerable Adults (updated July 2021).pdf (107.00 KB)
- Barnardo's Workplace Offer Visual Summary.pdf (27.58 KB)
- Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy Dec 2024.pdf (164.07 KB)
- Project Worker 2 - Job Description and Person Specification.pdf (262.63 KB)
- Recruitment Hub - Additional Information.pdf (19.75 KB)
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Recruitment Hub Project Worker in Ilford employer: BARNARDOS
Barnardo's is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative work culture that prioritises flexibility and employee well-being. As a Strategic Finance Partner in Greater London, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's services while benefiting from professional growth and development within a supportive environment dedicated to improving the lives of young people.
