Mockingbird Liaison Worker

Full time, Fixed Term; 1 Year.

There is an exciting and new opportunity within the Redbridge Fostering Team for a Mockingbird Liaison and Recruitment Worker.

Redbridge is part of the DfE Fostering Recruitment and Retention Programme and the post is part of the essential support to the Mockingbird programme and Fostering Service.

This is an organised and proactive role supporting the delivery of the Mockingbird model, including co-ordination of fostering constellations and pods, carer engagement, recruitment activity and performance tracking.

The ideal candidate should have the following attributes:

• Strong people skills and the ability to communicate well with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds
• Experience of working with children, young people and their families
• Excellent writing skills and confident presenting to groups of people
• Committed to achieving positive outcomes for children
• Highly organised, self-motivated, proactive and reliable
• The ability to work independently but equally thrives within a team environment
• Energetic, sociable and creative
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work flexibly, travel and work evenings and weekends when required

Your part in our journey is absolutely crucial to our success.

For further information related to the Mockingbird programme, visit https://www.thefosteringnetwork.org.uk/policy-practice/projects-and-programmes/mockingbird-programme

For the benefits of working for Redbridge please follow the link below: https://www.redbridge.gov.uk/socialworkerrecruitment/

Should you have any questions related to this role, please contact Gemma Seabrook Gemma.seabrook@redbridge.gov.uk or Kalvinder Kaur kalvinder.kaur@redbridge.gov.uk, who will be happy to answer any questions

Interviews for this post will be held in the week commencing 22 June.

To apply for this post you must submit an online application along with uploading a copy of your CV and supporting statement.

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