Advert Closing Date: 30/12/25
We’re looking for a Senior Recruitment Officer who wants to transform a child’s life. Compass Community puts children first through a therapeutic and innovative approach, guided by integrity, courage, and care.
Core Responsibilities
* Act as the central point of contact for prospective foster carers, ensuring a welcoming, professional, and informative first experience.
* Manage and oversee recruitment enquiries for an allocated region, responding promptly and progressing applicants efficiently.
* Maximise conversion opportunities by arranging initial visit appointments and liaising with social workers.
* Monitor and maintain accurate records, trackers, and regional snapshot reports, ensuring timely follow‑ups on enquiries and closures.
* Support the Recruitment Officer team through guidance, workload planning, and stepping in during supervisor or manager absence.
* Provide weekly updates and reports to the Recruitment Officer Supervisor and Foster Carer Recruitment Manager, highlighting trends and recruitment progress.
* Support the planning and delivery of monthly Live Q&A sessions and other engagement initiatives for prospective carers.
Key Skills & Person Specification
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and provide reassurance to a wide range of people.
* Strong organisational skills, managing competing priorities, tracking progress, and meeting deadlines.
* Proactive problem‑solving skills, demonstrating initiative and attention to detail.
* Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and working in line with the Data Protection Act.
* Professional and positive approach, representing Compass Fostering with integrity, courage, and care.
* Awareness of equality, diversity, anti‑discriminatory, and anti‑racist practice, and the ability to work inclusively.
* Experience in customer service, recruitment, or a related field is desirable.
The Perks of Joining Compass
* Health & Wellbeing Support – Access our MediCash scheme, receiving cashback for a wide range of medical appointments, treatments, and well‑being activities.
* Generous Annual Leave – 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 days within four years, plus all bank holidays. Additional 2.5 days each year for your birthday, a health and well‑being day and a half‑day festive shopping day.
* Recognition & Rewards – Celebrate milestones with a £200 service award at your two‑year anniversary, and up to £500 for outstanding practice through our special recognition scheme.
* Clear Career Progression – Opportunities to grow and move into management roles.
* Team Days & Events – Connect with colleagues, celebrate achievements, and have fun together.
* Staff & Carer Recommendation Bonus – Earn rewards for recommending great new team members or foster carers.
* Flexible Working Options – Potential for remote working following successful completion of probation.
Job Details
* Location: Rustington, England, United Kingdom
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior Level
* Employment type: Full time
* Job function: Human Resources
* Industry: Individual and Family Services
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.
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