Home Finding Officer

Home Finding Officer

Walsall, West Midlands (Office-Based) £23,600 – £26,550 + Benefits This is fast-paced, high-impact… and genuinely important work.

If you like structure, calm environments and predictable days — this isn't it. But if you thrive on

problem-solving, pressure, and making things happen for children who need the right home … keep reading. We're working with a

well-established, highly regarded fostering agency

looking to strengthen their Home Finding team with someone who brings energy, organisation, and a proper

“get it done”

mindset. What This Role Is Really About

At its core, this role is about

matching the right child with the right foster home

• quickly, safely, and effectively. You'll be right in the middle of it all: Placement requests coming in Carer availability changing Local Authorities needing answers Decisions that genuinely impact children's lives It's busy. It moves fast. And it matters. What You'll Be Doing

Matching and placing children with suitable foster carers Monitoring placement requests and responding quickly and professionally Preparing

high-quality matching reports and documentation Keeping internal systems and vacancy trackers fully up to date Building strong relationships with Local Authorities and foster carers Attending meetings and contributing to placement decisions Ensuring all communication is clear, accurate and timely What We're Looking For

This role suits someone who is

organised, proactive and calm under pressure . Strong admin, IT and data management skills Excellent written and verbal communication Ability to manage

multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment A positive, professional and solution-focused mindset Experience working with children/young people in a social care setting NVQ in Social Care (or equivalent) Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle The Package

Salary up to £26,550 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Company pension Stable, supportive team environment Opportunity to build a career within fostering services Who This Role Suits

You enjoy being

busy and making things happen You're naturally organised and detail-focused You can stay calm when things get pressured You want a role where your work has

real impact on children's lives If you've got the attitude, resilience and organisation to thrive in a fast-moving environment — this is a role where you can genuinely make a difference every single day.

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