Fostering Hub Recruitment Support Worker

Salary: £ 29,064 - £ 31,022 pro rata 

Hours per week: 22.2 hours

Temporary/Fixed term: end of March 2027

Interview date: 3^rd of September

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable children across the Southwest? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our regional Fostering Hub to enhance the experience of prospective foster carers and increase the number of foster carers across the region. 

As a Recruitment Support Worker, you will help more children find safe, stable and nurturing homes by supporting the recruitment of foster carers across the Southwest. Working within our regional fostering hub, you will engage with prospective carers from their first enquiry and help them take the next steps towards fostering.

You will be the first point of contact for individuals interested in becoming foster carers, providing them with necessary information and conducting initial assessments of their suitability. 

We are looking for candidates who are educated to at least an NVQ Level 4 or equivalent experience, possess a deep understanding of relevant policies and procedures regarding children in care and prioritise the importance of safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Essential qualities for success in this role include being well-organised, adaptable under pressure and an excellent communicator. 

If you're ready to be part of a team that empowers young lives, apply today and help shape a brighter future for vulnerable children in Wiltshire! 

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact details 

Abigail Hawkins, Assistant Manager Fostering & Communications Lead at [email protected]

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Application criteria

Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply.

Under the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, individuals involved in regulated activity must provide a full employment history and detail any gaps. Before clicking apply please complete this full employment history form and once completed please attach it to your application form. (delete if not applicable)

We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations.

While we welcome applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship, we are not able to issue a defined certificate of sponsorship due to limitations in our sponsorship capacity. 

If you have applied for this role within the last six months, you do not need to reapply. Your application will remain on file and will be considered. 

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. 

Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

Disability Confident Employer

Application process

Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura).

Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission.

Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.