Adoption & Fostering Recruitment Officer - Aylesbury, United Kingdom - Buckinghamshire Council

Buckinghamshire Council
Buckinghamshire Council
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Aylesbury, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Salary
£30,298 - £31,611


Reference number
BUC08036


Contract type
Permanent


Working hours
Full Time


Level of DBS check required
Basic


Date posted
12 Feb 2023, 11 p.m.


Application deadline
6 Mar 2023


Overview:


We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced marketing professional to make a major contribution to our recruitment and retention of foster carers and adopters.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience of multi-channel communications, marketing and good interpersonal skills.


About us:


In April 2020 Buckinghamshire Council became the UK's newest council and the residents of Buckinghamshire will be served by a single, unitary council.

Buckinghamshire is an ambitious, rapidly growing county, and our economy is one of the strongest in the country. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty and ranks as one of the top rural areas to live in the UK and yet it is incredibly well connected
- only an hour from London on the train. The county has a rich history and heritage and is the birthplace of the international Paralympic movement.

We are looking for motivated, ambitious and inspiring people to join us on our journey.

Not only will you be an integral part of the unique and exciting transition through the unitary process, you will also be entitled to a range of different benefits to make sure you are happy both at work and at home.


About the role:


  • Developing and implementing, in coordination with the Team Leader, a marketing and communications strategy, aiming to recruit a diverse range of foster carers and adopters.
  • Planning and delivering information evenings, special recruitment events and other activities in coordination with foster carers and adopters as well as the wider fostering and adoption teams.
  • Working with Communications to produce carer newsletters, fostering literature (print and online) and social media content.

Please see job description for further details

About you:


  • Ability to write concise reports and excellent verbal communication skills. Good knowledge of social media
  • Ability to deliver work programme effectively within timescales and standards required
  • Specialist knowledge and ability to provide relevant advice and support to colleagues, customers, and stakeholders

Please see job description for further details

Other information:


Please note interviews will take place on the 14th and 15th March 2023

Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.

Our values:


We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are -
Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.



By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

  • fair and inclusive culture
- the chance to really make a difference to those around you
- health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
- a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
- ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
- opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events


We recognise and reward you:

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That's why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. We also offer a salary sacrifice personal car lease scheme and the opportunity to gain membership to Costco. We have discounted gym memberships, Travel discounts with Arriva and Chiltern Railways and much more.
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