Foster Carer
3 months ago
**Fed up with your current job? Looking for flexibility? Want to work from home?**
**Have you thought of fostering? Transfer your skills to us**
We are seeking to recruit new and existing foster carers to join our small family-run independent fostering agency, providing care for children and young people. We have various different types of fostering opportunities available ranging from part-time respite, short and long term fostering, children with disabilities and parent and child support within your home.
To be successful you’ll need to be a caring, empathetic and a patient person, be committed to developing as a foster carer and have time to devote to one or more children. You don't need to own your house or need to be in a relationship to apply. You will need a flexible approach and a good sense of humour
In addition, you must:
- have a spare bedroom
- be at least 21 years of age (there is no upper age limit)
- live in the Midlands region
- have some experience of caring for or working with children (you don’t have to have your own children)
- be in good general health
- have good spoken and written English language
In return, we offer generous allowances plus a huge amount of training and support including:
- monthly visits from an experienced supervising social worker
- 24/7 telephone advice/support
- support and guidance from family support workers
- excellent training and development opportunities
- respite relief/holiday cover when needed
- events for foster carers to meet up and share experiences
, Part-time
**Salary**: £435.00 - £690.00 per child, per week. Carers are often exempt from paying tax.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time
**Salary**: £22,620.00 - £35,880.00 per year
**Experience**:
- Foster Carers: None - Full training provided
Licence/Certification:
- Driving License (preferred)
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £435.00-£690.00 per week
**Benefits**:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Transport links
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: FCIND001
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