Foster Carer

1 week ago

London, United Kingdom Ad Warrior Full time

Foster Carer Location:Salford Salary:£39,104 – £42,848 per annum, (made up of £540 per week skills payment + £212–£284 weekly allowances, tax-free) Do you have a spare room, are you aged 21 or over, and do you want to use your professional experience in a different but truly life-changing way? The organisation are looking for people with the heart, resilience, and skills to make a real difference as a Focus Foster Carer. What is Focus Fostering? Focus Fostering is a specialist form of fostering for children aged 5–18 who need solo placements. These young people often have complex needs and may have experienced several moves before. It can be challenging — but it's also one of the most rewarding roles you'll ever do. You'll be giving a child not just a home, but the chance to heal, stabilise, and thrive. What Skills Do You Need? If you've worked in: Residential care, education, SEN, social work, CAMHS, counselling, youth work, or with children with disabilities — you may already have the transferable skills they're looking for. They value people who can offer: Emotional resilience and calm under pressure Experience managing challenging behaviour A trauma-informed or attachment-aware approach Support for children with SEN or mental health needs Patience, empathy, and consistency Strong communication and teamwork What Support Will You Get? You'll never do this alone. As a Focus Foster Carer, you'll receive: 24/7 support with a dedicated on-call service Fortnightly visits as a minimum from your own social worker Full training and preparation programme Peer support groups and a strong network of carers Regular family fun days and community events Support and skills sessions including therapeutic parenting training Plus: Fostering Network membership Blue Light Card Company Shop membership Why Join Them? This is fostering with purpose — where your professional experience and personal commitment can transform a young person's future. Whether you're moving on from shift work in residential care, looking for a new path after social work, or wanting to use your skills from teaching or counselling in a fresh way, fostering could be the next step for you. This is more than fostering — it's a professional role with real rewards. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please do not hesitate to apply.TPBN1_UKTJ

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