Foster Carer

2 weeks ago

Romford, Greater London, United Kingdom UK Fostering Full time £28,000 - £42,000 per year

Foster Carer (Parent & Child)

Do you have a spare double bedroom in your home for a parent and their young baby or toddler that are needing guidance and support? Are you currently working or volunteering with families in need, as a midwife or maternity nurse, and perhaps are looking for a change of career or get a better work/life balance?

We are looking for people with specialist skills and experience who may be interested in working with a team of professionals to help a struggling mum (or sometimes dad) to improve their confidence and parenting skills? Could this be you?

Role:

We are looking for caring, patient and resilient people, to calmly and patiently support teh family for approximately 12 weeks. The parent and child will live in your home as part of your family whilst you work as part of a team to support them through a difficult time of their life.

Essential:

  • a spare bedroom which can comfortably fit (as a minimum) a single bed, wardrobe, and chest of drawers
  • realistically have the time to look after a parent and their child
  • a genuine interest in supporting families, as well as respecting and valuing them as individuals
  • be able to take parent and child to and from apointmentsl, attend any required meetings and regular training sessions
  • good standard of spoken English language
  • basic IT skills (or willingness to learn)
  • be aged at least 21 years old
  • applicants must have British Citizenship, Indefinite Leave To Remain, or EU Settled Status. STUDENT or WORK VISAS ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR THIS ROLE

Desirable:

  • access to pc/laptop/tablet
  • good standard of written English language
  • to be at home full time
  • able to drive, or would be willing to learn (but if you are living in a large city with lots of good transport links, we can discuss)

Experience:

Full training is provided but any previous experience of being a parent, childminder, foster carer, or working with children or vulnerable adults can be beneficial. If you have limited experience don't rule yourself out, come and talk to us.

There is a 4-6 month assessment process with checks and references required including DBS (police). There is also free initial training during this process.

Remuneration:

  • You do not get a salary as a foster carer but a weekly allowance is paid when you have a child or young person living with you. This is to cover the costs of caring for a child e.g. food, clothing, pocket money etc.
  • Allowance range - up to £750 per child per week
  • Additional grants and allowances e.g. festival allowance and child summer holiday grant
  • Allowances will also increase with your level of experience.

Other Benefits:

  • Initial and regular, ongoing training to support your role as a foster carer
  • Your own social worker to support you with fostering
  • 24/7 telephone support
  • support groups/social meetings for foster carers locally to get to know each other
  • activities and days out for children and/or the whole fostering household
  • Fostertalk membership, which includes useful advice and information on tax and insurance, as well as discounts for fostering households etc.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU CHECK THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE AND ANSWER THE SCREENING QUESTIONS IN FULL. DUE TO THE VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS, INCOMPLETE FORMS MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED

Already Fostering?

If you are currently fostering and not satisfied with the support you are getting, you can consider transferring to UK Fostering. We would be happy to discuss your situation and the transfer process with you.

UK Fostering has been rated as Outstanding (in all areas) by Ofsted in our recent inspections.

For more information give us a call on or leave your details via this link

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £420.00-£850.00 per week

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Employee discount
  • Referral programme
  • Store discount
  • Work from home

Application question(s):

  • Please confirm that you have a spare double bedroom or 2 single rooms in your home for a parent and their baby or toddler?
  • Please advise why are you are interested in parent and child placements in particular?
  • This role requires that applicants have British Citizenship, Indefinite Leave To Remain, or EU Settled Status. Please confirm that you meet this requirement? STUDENT, POST STUDY or WORK VISAS are NOT SUITABLE for this role.

Language:

  • English (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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