About this role
Job summary
Salary: £30,023 - £32,046 pro rata
Hours per week: 37 and 18.5 hours
Temporary/Fixed term: Until 31 March 2027
Interview date: 13 & 17 November 2026
Main duties of the job
We are currently seeking to appoint two candidates to these roles: one full-time position and one part-time position.
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable children across the Southwest? If so, we are currently seeking to appoint two candidates to these roles: one full-time position and one part-time position. When submitting your application, please clearly state your preferred working pattern (full-time or part-time) so that we can consider your application accordingly.
As a Recruitment Support Worker, you will be an integral part of a dedicated sub-team responsible for our 'recruitment front door' and recruitment and retention hub. Your contributions will help improve lives of children and young people in the south west by increasing the number of foster carers as well as improving retention, leading to a broader range of foster placements and greater placement stability.
We are looking for candidates who are educated to at least an NVQ Level 4 or equivalent experience, possess a deep understanding of relevant policies and procedures regarding children in care and prioritise the importance of safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Essential qualities for success in this role include being well-organised, adaptable under pressure and an excellent communicator.
About us
Why us
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.
Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customerfacing roles work entirely from their service location.
We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- We are looking for candidates who are educated to at least an NVQ Level 4 or equivalent experience, possess a deep understanding of relevant policies and procedures regarding children in care and prioritise the importance of safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. You don't need to be an expert in all things Fostering, a detailed training and induction plan will be available upon starting.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Wiltshire Council
Address
County Hall
Bythesea Rd
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8JN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)