Application Deadline: 24/07/26
Interview Date: 25/07/26
Are you a Life Changer? Do you want to lean in and transform the life of a child?
Compass Community puts children first through our therapeutic, innovative approach. Integrity, Courage and Care shape how we work. We listen deeply, challenge each other and fixing what needs fixing, together.
This is the work. And we’d like you to be part of it.
This is an Advanced Social Work position. The successful candidate will work alongside the Panel and Assessment Manager to ensure a robust pipeline of foster carers across the Compass Fostering service. As an Advanced Practitioner, you will support the organisation in delivering a high-quality fostering recruitment service that operates in line with Government legislation, regulations, National Minimum Standards, and the requirements of the relevant inspecting bodies. Your focus will be on recruiting high-quality foster carers to provide safe, nurturing homes for children in need.
You will champion Compass Fostering's Vision, Values and Foster Carer Recruitment Strategy, providing a comprehensive, responsive and flexible panel and assessment service to all stakeholders.
This is predominantly a home-based role, offering flexibility within a dynamic and developing team that is embracing the benefits of advanced digital marketing to attract and recruit foster carers. There is an expectation to attend either our Birmingham or Syston office for up to two meetings per month, alongside quarterly networking meetings. Additional regional and national meetings may also be required from time to time to support the needs of the service.
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: (Please refer to Job description for specific duties)
- Candidates must have a Degree in Social Work.
- Experience in Fostering or assessments is preferable.
WHY WORK FOR COMPASS FOSTERING?
- Career Development – We offer many career paths, recognising hard work & supporting you into senior roles.
- Competitive Salary – using structured pay grades based on your training and experience.
- Travel Package – 45 pence per mile with an additional Car allowance of £100 per month for the upkeep of your vehicle
- Wellbeing – Access to therapeutic wellbeing sessions with our Therapeutic Services team.
- Bonuses – receive £200 service award on your two-year anniversary, plus up to £500 special recognition service for outstanding practice.
- MediCash - Cashback for various medical appointments & treatments with MediCash.
- Life Assurance Scheme – 3 x annual salary after successful completion of your probation review.
- Increased Holiday – 27 days increasing gradually to 30 days after 4 years’ service.
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.
