Mockingbird Project Officer (Fostering) - Part Time-Agency


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£15.56 to £15.56 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Southend-On-Sea, SS1 1AB
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 1 day remote
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	6 Nov 2026

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Summary

Your new role

Southend City Council are looking to appoint a part-time, agency Mockingbird Project Officer. The post is 22.5hrs per week, covering Tuesday-Thursday. You are required to be on site 1 day a week.

Please note that some weekend hours might be needed for events and social occasions.

The Mockingbird programme aims to replicate the support available through an extended family network. It creates a constellation of 6 to 10 satellite fostering families who are supported by 1 hub home that is operated by an experienced foster carer, offering planned and emergency sleepovers, advice, training and peer support. The Mockingbird programme works to meet the need for continuity and support for children and young people in care and for additional support for foster carers.Southend City Council are looking to appoint a part-time, agency Project Officer, who is a great relationship builder to join this exciting new Mockingbird project.As the Mockingbird Project Officer, you will work with key partners to develop a shared understanding and commitment to the Mockingbird Model.

You will help to recruit Foster Carers to the new constellation and with families to create an extended family community for children and young people.The successful candidate will work alongside the fostering managers, social workers and support the wider working of the fostering service.

What you'll need to succeed

To be shortlisted for this position, you must have current knowledge and experience of fostering and/or working with children and families.

You will have a high standard of customer service and administrative skills, along with this, experience and understanding of working collaboratively with internal and external teams and the ability to prioritise.You need to have the ability to communicate effectively, work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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