Referrals Officer

Join Our Team as a Referrals Officer at Foster Care Associates!

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children and families? At Foster Care Associates (FCA), we are dedicated to transforming the fostering experience and ensuring that every child reaches their full potential. Established in 1994 by a former foster parent and social worker, FCA is part of the Polaris Community, one of the UK’s leading children’s service providers.

Your Role

As a Referrals Officer, you will play a crucial role in managing referrals from local authorities. Your mission? To ensure that placements are perfectly matched to meet the unique needs of each child. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to make a difference!

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and assess referrals from local authorities.
• Utilize key information and matching criteria to ensure optimal placements.
• Develop positive relationships with colleagues, foster families, and social workers.
• Work independently and creatively to find solutions for foster placement requests.
• Communicate effectively through both written and face-to-face interactions.

What We’re Looking For

We seek individuals who are:

• Excellent communicators with strong interpersonal skills.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with solid administrative abilities.
• Motivated by a desire to make a difference in the lives of children and families.
• Previous experience in children’s services is a plus, but not essential.

Working Conditions

This is a full-time, permanent position based in our Sheffield office. You will be part of a supportive and dedicated team, all working towards a common goal of excellence in fostering services.

Why Join Us?

At FCA, we value our employees and offer a range of benefits to support your well-being:

• Generous Annual Leave: 30 days, increasing to 35 with length of service, plus Bank Holidays.
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance: 2x salary.
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Medical Cash Plan
• Free Parking

Join Us in Making a Difference!

If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding journey with us, we encourage you to apply! We provide excellent induction and training to help you succeed in your role. FCA is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and has been recognized as a Disability Confident Employer by Jobcentre Plus.

Note: The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We can’t wait to hear from you!