At a Glance
- Tasks: Help grow our foster carer community through engagement and support.
- Company: Join Kindercare, a top-rated non-profit fostering agency in Northern Ireland.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27 days holiday, flexible benefits, and a generous salary package.
- Other info: Work in a supportive environment with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a passion for fostering are essential.
The predicted salary is between 27612 - 31000 £ per year.
Location: Office based in Belfast with requirement to travel throughout NI
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £27,612 - £31,000 dependent on experience (+£3,000 car allowance)
About Kindercare
Kindercare is a local, non-profit making Fostering Agency. We are part of the National Fostering Group, the largest Independent Fostering Agency in the UK. With over 20 years experience, National Fostering Group is the largest independent children's fostering group in the UK with a community of over 2,500 foster carers. In Northern Ireland, we work with Local Health and Social Care Trusts to provide the highest quality of care for children and young people.
About the Role
We are looking for a Carer Recruitment Officer to help grow our family of foster carers. You will:
- Source and encourage enquiries through local engagement
- Undertake initial visits in the homes of our applicants
- Accurately record applicant information on our database
- Raise awareness of fostering across local communities
- Maintain contact with potential foster carers through the journey from enquiry to approval
- Support the initial training and assessment process undertaken by your social work colleagues
Who are we looking for?
Evidence in providing great customer experience/service or having worked in recruitment would be an advantage. More important are strong communication skills, and a friendly and flexible approach which will be beneficial in enabling you to build rapport with members of the public, current and potential foster carers. You must be proficient in basic excel database management and diary management, as well as demonstrating excellent spoken and written communication. Experience in marketing or working with databases would also support your application.
Essential Criteria:
- A passion for growing our foster carer community
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Self-motivated worker
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required
- Excellent organisational skills
- Full driving licence and access to car
Benefits:
- 27 days holiday, increasing with service up to 32 days + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays
- Bonus schemes
- Generous salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance
- A market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform
Closing Date: 6th September 2026
Interviews week commencing September 14th 2026
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.
Carer Recruitment Officer in Belfast employer: Kindercare Fostering Northern Ireland
At National Fostering Group, we pride ourselves on being a Great Place to Work, with 83% of our employees affirming this sentiment. Located in Belfast, our supportive work culture prioritises the wellbeing of our staff, offering an exceptional benefits package including up to 40 days annual leave, a flexible benefits platform, and a unique 4-day working week after a successful probation period. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people while enjoying ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Contact Details:
Kindercare Fostering Northern Ireland Recruitment Team
