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About the Role

Foster with West London is seeking a Communications and Events Officer to inspire more people to become foster carers across eight west London boroughs. This role involves community engagement, events, marketing, and communications, aiming to make a difference in children's lives. The position supports the vision of increasing fostering households through a targeted approach, aligning with National Fostering Minimum Standards and Fostering Service Regulations.

Responsibilities

Support the implementation of the vision for West London.
Deliver an increased number of fostering households through a targeted and joined-up approach.
Ensure alignment with National Fostering Minimum Standards and Fostering Service Regulations.

Requirements

Highly organised.
Confident engaging with people.
Passionate about developing relationships in local communities.
Must pass an Enhanced DBS Check.

Skills

Community engagement
Events management
Marketing
Communications

Location

145 King Street, Hammersmith, W6 9JH

Work Type

Temporary
Full-time

Salary/Compensations

£34,359 - £35,892 per annum

Benefits

Access to a comprehensive total reward package.
Flexible working opportunities.

About the Company

The London Boroughs of Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster, Brent, Hillingdon, Harrow, Hounslow, and Ealing have created a joint fostering recruitment service: Foster with West London (FwWL).
FwWL's vision is to have more children living in West London with high-quality, supported foster carers, delivering improved long-term outcomes for children.
The hub works to increase and enhance placement choice locally.
Foster with West London leads on the recruitment and assessment of foster carers on behalf of eight Local Authorities.
The fostering recruitment hub (FwWL) is part of a Department for Education funded fostering recruitment and retention programme, operational since May 2024.
Hammersmith & Fulham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults.
H&F believes an inclusive workplace is about the visibility and representation of our local diverse community.
H&F takes a proactive approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Equal Opportunity

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group.
All sections of the population will have equitable access to jobs.
No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults.
We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.