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Fostering Recruitment Officer

Fostering Recruitment Officer

Service Care Solutions - Social Work

Posted 7 days ago, valid for a month

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Full Time

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The Lewisham Council is seeking a Fostering Recruitment Officer for a one-year contract, working 35 hours per week.
The position offers a rate of £26 per hour umbrella or £20 per hour PAYE, with a hybrid work model requiring three days in the office.
The role involves supporting the fostering recruitment process, engaging with prospective foster carers, and managing inquiries efficiently.
Candidates should possess a good standard of literacy and numeracy, proficiency in Microsoft Windows, and experience in a similar role.
Experience in setting up and maintaining administrative systems is also required for this position.

Fostering Recruitment OfficerDuration: 1 year contractHours: 35 hours per weekRate: £26 umbrella an hour (£20 PAYE an hour)Lewisham Council are looking for a Fostering Recruitment and Enquiry Administrator/Officer to join their team on a maternity cover. This role will be hybrid, but requires 3 days a week in the office.Responsibilities:

Undertake activities to support the fostering recruitment for the council
To work closely with the Fostering Recruitment Team Manager and Communication and Marketing Officer to deliver the Lewisham Fostering Service recruitment processes for foster carers
Respond to Enquiries efficiently and with reference to the relevant information and procedural requirements
To engage, by telephone, face to face and digitally with people who are looking for information to foster
To lead on the initial response to prospective households, providing information and insight to enable the prospective carers to attend an information event
Request references and checks to various organisations as part of the fostering assessment

Requirements:

Good general standard of literacy and numeracy
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Windows applications
Knowledge of online community facilitation tools and application of social media tools to build networks
Experience of setting up and maintaining administrative systems
Experience within a similar role

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