The successful candidate will be working alongside the Panel and Assessment Manager to ensure a robust pipeline of foster carers within the Compass Fostering service. As an AP you will support the organisation in ensuring that the service is run in line with the Government Legislation, Regulations and Standards together with the Inspecting Body in order to recruit quality foster carers to care for children in need.
You will represent Compass Fostering Vision and Values and the Compass Foster Carer Recruitment Strategy, providing a comprehensive and flexible panel & assessment service to all stakeholders.
Essential duties
- Support in the recruitment, assessment, and approval of foster carers
- To deliver a quality assessment service to the Agency
- Contribute to the growth & development of the business.
- Lead on identified projects and developments for the panel and assessment service.
- Have a clear knowledge of the Compass Fostering Recruitment strategy and policies and documents associated with this.
Skills, qualifications and/or experience required
- Candidates must have a Degree in Social Work.
- Experience in Fostering or assessments is preferable.
Work join us?
- Cashback for various medical appointments & treatments with MediCash.
- Win up to £150 per month in our REACH awards.
- Receive £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years) and £600 (10 years) service awards, plus up to £500 special recognition award for outstanding practice.
- 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 days within 4 years, plus all bank holidays.
- Additional 2.5 days each year for your birthday, a health and wellbeing day and a half day festive shopping day.
- Life Assurance Scheme.
- Salary sacrifice schemes, including childcare vouchers, technology and cycle to work.
- Clear progression pathways with our Management Training programme.
The recruitment process aims to create and maintain a safe workforce and contains robust vetting procedures. The successful applicants will be appointed subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check.
Compass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people.
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