Foster Care Recruitment Officer
- Recruiter
- Staffline Group Plc
- Location
- LE16 7QU, Market Harborough
- Salary
- The salary and benefits are dependent on the contract type.
- Posted
- 05 Aug 2016
- Closes
- 30 Aug 2016
- Ref
- FCRO/0508
- Sectors
- Recruitment Consultancy
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Hours
- Full Time
Do you have a caring nature, a ‘can do’ attitude and a commitment to providing excellent customer service?
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and organised individual to cover maternity leave recruiting Foster Carers on behalf of our clients.
As a Foster Care Recruitment Officer you will promote the role of a foster carer, develop recruitment strategies and respond to potential foster carers, conduct sensitive screening to ascertain the suitability of applicants, as well as set up and attend events, community groups and campaigns within the clients’ local area to attract potential foster carers. You will also maintain a recruitment database in order to track foster carer applications on the system and provide clients with reporting on a regular basis.
Foster Care Recruitment Officers require:
- Excellent IT skills, with an emphasis on Word, Excel and use of social media
- Great communication skills, both face to face and over the telephone
- Excellent rapport building skills
- Excellent written communication skills
- Ability to multitask, organise and prioritise work
- High levels of attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience of compiling accurate database records
- Full driving licence and access to own vehicle
- Experience working in a confidential and sensitive environment is advantageous
The role is office based in Market Harborough working Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm, however the role will require flexibility and include travelling to the clients’ locations for marketing activities, therefore your own vehicle is essential.
The salary and benefits are dependent on the contract type.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment.
If you’ve got what it takes to make a success of this role send your CV to Kayleigh.