Fostering Recruitment Officer in Croydon

Salary range: Grade 8 (£41,511 - £43,449 p.a.) Contract: Permanent Hours of work: 36 hours per week Location: Croydon

Fostering Recruitment Officer Croydon Council | Grade 8 | 36 hours per week Croydon Council is looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and passionate

Fostering Recruitment Officer

to help us find more exceptional foster carers who can provide safe, nurturing and loving homes for Croydon’s children. Croydon’s Fostering Service is a fast-paced and exciting place to work as we continue to improve our support offer to Foster Carers. You will be at the heart of our recruitment activity, engaging with prospective foster carers from their first enquiry on the phone, over email and in person through to organising and attending community events, developing relationships with local organisations and Fostering Champions. You will be skilled at working creatively with colleagues to promote fostering across Croydon by facilitating events, providing information and maintaining accurate case records. You will also be key to supporting applicants through the assessment journey. We are looking for someone who is: Energetic, proactive and motivated

, with a willingness to try new approaches and take on challenges. Has an understanding of fostering, although training is provided Passionate about making a difference to children and young people. Enjoys working in a large organisation An excellent communicator who can inspire and positively influence others. Confident building strong relationships with Croydon’s diverse communities. Highly organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities. Creative and confident using events and community engagement to promote fostering. Comfortable working independently while being a strong team player. Able to maintain accurate and detailed records Some evening and weekend working is required, and the ability to travel locally and transport event materials/equipment is important. Join us and help inspire more people to foster for Croydon, giving our children the opportunity to thrive. To view the F

ostering Recruitment Officer

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Croydon Council's Priorities Croydon Council is committed to maintaining a sustainable financial position, listening to residents, and delivering high-quality, sustainable services. Croydon Council is focused on: Creating a cleaner and safer Croydon. Supporting a thriving town centre and local high streets. Delivering a fair deal for residents. Improving roads and journeys across the borough. Creating places people are proud to call home. Backing families, children, young people and adults. Equal Opportunities Statement Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we are pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby employees attend the workplace for part of their working week and work remotely for the remainder. Croydon Council is a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant. We guarantee an interview to eligible current and former members of the UK Armed Forces who meet the essential criteria for the role. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the advertised role. Croydon Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where the role requires one.