Fostering Marketing Officer and Children Placements Officer
Fostering Marketing Officer and Children Placements Officer.
Location: Stanmore,HA7 1FW (Hybrid)
Contract Type: Full\-Time
About the Company
Daffodils Fostering is an independent fostering agency based in Stanmore, Harrow, serving
Local Authorities across London and the Home Counties. We provide safe, stable family
placements for children and young people who cannot live with their birth families—including
short\-term, long\-term, emergency, parent\-and\-child, and complex\-needs care. As an Ofsted\-
registered provider, we deliver a child\-centred service supported by 24/7 carer supervision,
evidence\-based practices, and strict compliance with the Fostering Regulations 2011 and
National Minimum Standards.
Job Purpose
\-To design and execute marketing initiatives and recruitment campaigns that attract, engage,
and convert prospective foster carers. This role manages the candidate pipeline from initial
inquiry to the initial home visit stage, driving agency growth to meet regional placement
demands.
\-To manage the operational matching process for children requiring foster care by acting as
the primary liaison between Local Authority commissioning teams, Supervising Social
Workers, Child Social Workers and approved foster carers. This role ensures that every child
referral is assessed, processed, and matched with the right foster family in a timely, safe,
and compliant manner.
Key Responsibilities
● Lead Generation \& Campaign Management
Plan and execute digital and traditional marketing campaigns (social media, email, local
press) targeting prospective foster carers.
Manage community outreach programs, drop\-in sessions, pop\-up events, and information
stands to raise awareness about fostering.
Produce compelling content, including case studies, video testimonials, and blog posts
highlighting existing foster carers' experiences.
● Inquiry Handling \& Candidate Nurturing
Handle initial phone and digital inquiries from members of the public interested in fostering,
acting as a warm, informative first point of contact.
Screen prospective carers against basic agency criteria and schedule initial home visits for
social work staff.
Maintain engagement with prospective carers throughout the inquiry phase using automated
email sequences and direct follow\-ups.
● Child Matching \&; Referrals
Process incoming placement referrals from Local Authority social work teams, evaluating
children's specific needs, background, and cultural/educational requirements.
Review foster carer availability and profiles to identify suitable, safe matches that align with
agency matching protocols.
Review supported accommodation placement availability for 16 plus years aged young
persons and to identify suitable, safe matches that align with agency matching protocols.
Prepare detailed match summaries and liaise with Child Social Workers and Supervising
Social Workers to gain approval before presenting options to Local Authorities.
● Local Authority \&; Carer Relationship Management
Serve as the main point of contact for Local Authority commissioning teams to promote
available placement capacity.
Build strong, trust\-based relationships with foster carers, offering clear communication
regarding potential emergency, short\-term, or long\-term placements.
● Compliance \&; Administration
Complete all regulatory placement documentation (e.g., Placement Agreements, Risk
Assessments, and matching records) to meet Ofsted/Statutory standards.
Maintain up\-to\-date carer availability records and supported accommodation vacancies and
update the agency’s central database in real time.
Assist with fee structures, placement financial notifications, and statutory reporting data.
Person Specification
● Qualification or proven experience in digital marketing, recruitment communications,
or community outreach.
● Outstanding interpersonal and telephone communication skills with a compassionate,
persuasive approach.
● Proficiency with email marketing platforms, and content creation software
● Flexibility to attend occasional evening or weekend community events.
● Experience in social care administration, local authority commissioning, or
emergency placement matching.
● Strong understanding of safeguarding principles, child protection policies, and Ofsted
regulatory frameworks.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
Pay: £27,000\.00\-£29,000\.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stanmore HA7 1JS
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