Kasper Fostering is a not-for-Profit, long established and child-centred independent fostering organisation.

Full time – 37 hours per week negotiable (some flexibility to work from home) 25 days’ annual leave per annum plus bank holidays

Role: You will be the main point of contact for all of Kasper’s foster carer and staff training (online and face-to-face) and coordinate the training programme for foster carers. In conjunction with personal development plans and requests from staff, you will undertake training needs analyses to identify skills gaps, ensuring the required training is sourced and implemented. You will identify training providers, negotiate payments, source venues and catering (where required), adhering to budget. To evaluate the effectiveness of the training, you will be producing online surveys, via Survey Monkey, to gain feedback from delegates and take any necessary action. In addition, you will support the Duty Team with administrative functions relating to the placement of children with foster carers.

Requirements for the role:· A good standard of education (GCSE standard, grade C or above to include Maths and English)· Previous training coordinator/administrative experience· Be IT literate and have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes· Have excellent communication and organisational skills· Be confident with a professional approach and attention to detail· Able to prioritise and manage own work· A full driving licence and access to car.

Benefits: In addition to annual leave entitlement, you will be eligible to join our staff pension scheme (8% employer contribution).

To apply, please apply to request an application pack. For an informal discussion please call Ian Dixon, Operations Manager on 01227 275985. Closing date: 2nd March 2022. Interviews will be held in Whitstable on Friday 11th March 2022.

Kasper Fostering is an Investors in People organisation, and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation.

Kasper Fostering follows a rigorous recruitment and selection process, and aims for quality services and equal opportunities for all. Applicants are interviewed in line with our safer recruitment policy, where identities are checked thoroughly, and successful candidates are required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure.