Fostering Recruitment Administrator

Fostering Recruitment Administrator focuses on reviewing references and checks thoroughly, identifying and escalating any safeguarding concerns or discrepancies promptly to relevant managers.

What the role involves

• Reviewing references and checks thoroughly, identifying and escalating any safeguarding concerns or discrepancies promptly to relevant managers.
• Working closely with Assessing Social Workers, Assessment Managers, and wider recruitment teams to ensure assessments progress efficiently.
• Maintaining accurate, up-to-date records on internal systems (e.g.
• Completing required checklists, audits, and compliance documentation to ensure regulatory standards are met.
• Safeguarding children is central to everything we do.
• Follow safeguarding procedures at all times and complete mandatory safeguarding training as part of their induction.

Skills and requirements

• Experience in fostering, adoption, or children’s social care.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and databases.
• Ability to handle confidential information sensitively.

Confirmed role details

• Remote/ Home based.
• Full-time 9am -5pm.
• Up to £26,500 depending on experience.

Candidate fit

• organisation, accuracy, communication, and careful task follow-through

Additional role context

• Are you an organised, proactive administrator with a passion for delivering excellent customer service?
• Do you want to play a key role in helping vulnerable children find safe and loving homes?
• This is a fast-paced and rewarding role where you will support the recruitment of foster carers from their initial Visit right through to approval.

Known job details

• Pay: £26,500