Fostering Recruitment Administrator

About the role

Polaris Community is seeking a proactive Fostering Recruitment Administrator to support the recruitment of foster parents across its agencies. In this role you will manage the end‑to‑end administrative process for prospective foster carers, ensuring a smooth and compliant assessment journey.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for fostering applicants throughout the assessment phase.
• Process statutory checks, references and background verifications with external agencies.
• Maintain accurate records in the in‑house case management system and generate regular recruitment reports.
• Handle incoming phone, email and postal correspondence for the centre.
• Collaborate closely with internal assessment teams and regional operational staff.
• Coordinate with external organisations and individuals to progress applications within agreed deadlines.

Required profile

• Strong administrative abilities with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with applicants.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent applications efficiently.
• Commitment to meeting deadlines and delivering a positive applicant experience.

Required skills

• Proficiency with in‑house administrative systems and basic office software.

What we offer

• Salary up to £20,502.86 pro‑rata per annum (full‑time equivalent £23,920).
• 30 days annual leave, increasing to 35 days with service.
• Bank holidays, company pension, life assurance and medical cash plan.
• Employee discount scheme, free on‑site parking and other employee benefits.