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Subcluster Fostering Enquiry Lead - LAFSE

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Dyddiad hysbysebu: 28 Mai 2025
Oriau: Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau: 13 Mehefin 2025
Lleoliad: Bracknell, Berkshire
Gweithio o bell: Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 3 ddiwrnod yr wythnos
Cwmni: Bracknell Forest Council
Math o swydd: Dros dro
Cyfeirnod swydd: People/25/313521

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12-month fixed-term contract or 12-month secondment opportunity for internal candidates

Due to Department of Education Funding we are expanding our team and looking for 3 Subcluster Fostering Enquiry Leads to join us on a fixed term contract for a period of 12 months.

Join our exciting Local Authority Fostering South East (LAFSE) Fostering South East partnership hub and make a real difference in children's lives.

At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependant on the needs of the service.

About you...
As a Subcluster Fostering Enquiry Lead you will work across 17 local authorities in the South East of the UK and service, acting as a central point of contact for the Local Authority Fostering South East (LAFSE) Fostering Recruitment Hub.

You will support and guide local enquiry officers, engage with prospective foster carers and help drive innovative recruitment initiatives.

As a Subcluster Fostering Enquiry Lead you will have strong assessment skills, thrive in a collaborative environment, and be passionate about fostering. You will also use your specialist knowledge in fostering to elevate the profile of fostering across the South East. In addition, you will develop professional and supportive relationships across the region, in what is an innovative approach to foster carer recruitment.

About the team...
We are a collaborative and supportive team, committed to driving innovation in fostering recruitment. Our approach is centered on working together to create solutions that make a difference. We spearhead strategic, high-profile marketing campaigns that not only raise awareness but also drive meaningful and lasting change across the South East. Through our efforts, we aim to reshape recruitment practices, ensuring that they are effective, inclusive and impactful in addressing the needs of the region.

Key responsibilities...
Undertake activities to support the implementation of the Hub strategy.
Maintain knowledge of relevant issues within fostering, providing efficient responses to enquiries generated by recruitment campaigns.
Engage with prospective carers through various channels and lead them to informative events.
Support fostering events and maintain updated data on previous enquiries.
Ensure compliance with corporate policies, statutory, and national policies, including equal opportunities, team development and confidentiality.
Manage and maintain a database of prospective foster carers, providing reports when required.
Develop and maintain a tracking system for efficient enquiry handling.
Support organisational change, promoting a positive image of the Fostering Hub.
Explore innovative uses of technology to enhance service delivery.
Carry out initial home visits and produce high quality reports on each visit as and when required.

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