Supervising Social Worker Recruitment Lead - West Midlands Salary up to £44,654 depending on experience 37.5 hours per week Contract: Fixed Term 2 Years Location: West Bromwich About Us Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future. St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home. We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities. About the Role The role is responsible for the successful recruitment of new St. Christopher’s foster carers, proactively building excellent relationships with potential fostering applicants & guiding them through the assessment & approval process. The role will proactively lead on the recruitment strategy for a given region but the postholder may have to work across other regions as required by workflows. The postholder will deliver an increased number of fostering households through a targeted approach, enabling the recruitment and assessment of foster carers who can meet the needs of St. Christopher’s looked after children. Applicants should have: Experience of working with the public and engaging a wide range of community group and organisations. In return we offer: Recruitment Process At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements. Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting. Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. For the full Job Description and Person Specification click here. For more information or assistance during the application process, please contact recruitment@stchris.org.uk Closing date: 16th October 2026 We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and this opportunity might be filled before the closing date. It is against the law to apply for work with Children/Young People if you are barred from working in Regulated Activity and if your name is added to a Children Barred List. All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked. Please note this post has a minimum age restriction of 21 for roles working directly with children and young people in line with the Equality Act ‘occupational requirement’.
Supervising Social Worker Recruitment Lead - West Midlands in West Bromwich employer: St. Christopher's Fellowship
St Christopher’s Fellowship is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture where every team member can thrive. With a strong commitment to employee development, we provide industry-leading training and clear career progression opportunities, ensuring that you can grow your skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people in Croydon. Our competitive salary, generous benefits, and focus on well-being make us a rewarding place to work for those passionate about supporting children and young people.
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