Mockingbird Liaison and Recruitment Worker – Fostering Team

Mockingbird Liaison and Recruitment Worker – Fostering Team Salary: £38,256 – £39,276 (LBR7) Location: Redbridge Council, Children’s Services Contract: 1-year fixed term Redbridge Council is seeking a dedicated Mockingbird Liaison and Recruitment Worker to join our Fostering Team. This role is key in supporting our Mockingbird hub home foster carers and their satellite carers, ensuring children in care receive consistent, high-quality support. You will also play an important part in recruitment activities across the fostering service. The role: You will act as the main liaison between the Mockingbird hub home carer and the Fostering Service, providing guidance and support to enable hub carers to lead their constellation effectively. Your work will include: Maintaining regular contact with hub carers and satellite foster carers to support participation in activities, monthly meetings, training, and respite care. Assisting in planning and coordinating Mockingbird activities and social events. Supporting recruitment efforts, including Skills to Foster preparation training, applications, approvals, and events. Creating social media content and coordinating foster carer events. Collaborating with colleagues to advocate for the needs of the constellation and promote the voice of the child.About you: The ideal candidate will have: Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with children, young people, families, and professionals. Experience working with children, young people, and families. Excellent writing and presentation skills. Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Energetic, sociable, creative, and solution-focused. Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends when required.Qualifications and Experience: Recognised qualification or experience in social work, childcare, or related fields. Experience in coaching, training, or supporting others. Experience managing sensitive or challenging situations. Understanding of the Mockingbird model is desirable. Competent in using MS applications and maintaining accurate records.Why Redbridge: Join a team committed to making a real difference in the lives of children in care. You’ll work in a supportive environment where your ideas and energy are valued, and your contribution has a direct impact on improving outcomes for children and foster families. Contact: Phil at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed), (url removed)

Location: Redbridge, GB

Posted Date: 10/21/2025