Job Introduction
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Recruitment Officer to join our Fostering Service within Children’s Social Care.
You’ll be responsible for researching and developing marketing strategies to recruit Social Workers and Foster Carers.
Interviews will be held on 21 June
Main Responsibility
- Develop relationships with customers, internal and external colleagues in addition to stakeholders to assist with the recruitment of Children’s Social Workers and Foster Carers.
- To manage and review the Marketing and Recruitment Strategy with Children’s Services Leadership Team, which includes managing the recruitment enquiry line, responding to all initial enquiries in a timely manner and ensure all Social Workers/ Foster Carers are sent relevant information.
- Working with Communication and Social Media colleagues to devise and implement recruitment plans, campaigns and activity.
- Be responsible for the onboarding of new recruits to Children’s Services to ensure compliance with HR and Legal processes.
The Ideal Candidate
- Qualified to A level or NVQ level 3
- Knowledge and/or experience of Marketing Strategies, Fostering Services and Children’s Social Work.
- Ability to work under own initiative, organised and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Understanding of Fostering Standards and Regulations and other legislation in relation to Fostering Recruitment.
- To demonstrate a commitment to equalities and diversity.
- Understanding of HR and Legal processes and procedures specific to recruitment.
- An understanding of the barriers and challenges faced by particular groups to ensure recruitment strategies are inclusive of all.
Package Description
We are really proud of the benefits we are able to offer our staff here at Milton Keynes City Council, including:-
- Local Government Pension Scheme, considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates of 18.8%.
- 28 days annual leave per year in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising to 32 days after 5 years.
- Holiday Purchase Scheme.
- Our Professional Development Centre provides access to courses such as in-house management development programmes endorsed by the Institute of Leadership, coaching and mentoring and access to our Smarter Learning portal
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Health Cashplan.
- MK Advantage benefits package – a range of savings on a wide range of retail, leisure and entertainment products and services such as Pizza Express, M&S, B&Q, John Lewis and Arriva Travel.
- Blue Light Card - Employees working within Social Care can qualify for a range of discounts from national retailers to local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and much more!
- SmartGo – Aimed at encouraging low-carbon transport and healthy lifestyle with discounted travel e.g. Halfords, Arriva, Europcar, National Railcards and Stagecoach.
- Homebuy Scheme (for eligible roles).
- Smarter working which provides the opportunity to work from various locations including from home for a proportion of your role (subject to business needs).
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity entitlements.
- Childcare Subsidy.
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes is a diverse, welcoming, and expanding place, built on smart ideas with even bigger plans for the future. We have world class attractions, beautiful open spaces, and a great standard of living.
Milton Keynes City Council is one of the largest employers in the region, making a difference every day for local people. We’re responsible for all local government services in MK including education, housing, highways, and social services - around 240 services in all.
Our values are to be dedicated, respectful, and collaborative. If this sounds like you, join us for a stimulating and fulfilling career measured on results, and a rewarding work-life balance.
