Foster Carer

6 days ago

Coventry, United Kingdom Happy Hearts Foster Care Full time

**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, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £435.00-£690.00 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Flexitime
- 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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