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Foster Carer

RSD Fostering
Posted 8 days ago, valid for 4 days
Salary

£26,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Foster Carers are sought to provide a safe and nurturing environment for vulnerable children who cannot live with their birth families.
  • Candidates must be over 21 years old and have a permanent spare bedroom, along with a genuine passion for improving children's lives.
  • The role offers a generous fostering allowance averaging £24,700, which can be equivalent to earning £30,000 with favorable tax allowances.
  • Foster Carers will receive ongoing support, training, and access to a community of fellow carers, as well as various discounts and flexible working hours.
  • This position requires excellent communication skills, resilience, and the ability to adapt to the needs of different age groups.

Foster Carers Wanted Are you ready to make a Difference in a Childs Life

Are you passionate about positively impacting the lives of vulnerable children?

Do you have a caring nature and the ability to provide a safe and nurturing home? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to become a Foster Carer and make a real difference.

A foster carer is a family or individual who opens their home to support young people who are not able to live with their birth families. Fostering a child comes with great responsibility and understanding that each young person needs support and nurturing.

If you want a skilled role that is home based, generously rewarded, and makes a real difference to society, fostering may be for you!

What are the benefits?

  • The chance to join a supportive and inclusive community of foster carers and take part in the many carer and childrens activities throughout the year
  • Wrap around support from a dedicated team of professionals
  • Full access to ongoing training and development via an online platform and face to face training courses
  • Discounts on many major retailers and leisure venues.
  • Blue light card
  • Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home
  • Membership to the Fostering Network
  • Generous fostering allowance average of £24,700 (equivalent of earning £30,000 with the Governments favourable tax allowances for Foster Carers) Dependent on Location.
  • West End shows discounts
  • The Duke of Edinburgh

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for children in your care
  • Promote the physical, emotional, and educational development of the children
  • Encourage positive relationships and support childrens connections with their birth families
  • Collaborate with social workers and other professionals to meet the individual needs of each child
  • Maintain accurate records and report on the progress and well-being of children

Requirements:

  • Over the age of 21 years
  • Have a permanent spare bedroom
  • Have the right to remain in the UK
  • Genuine passion for improving the lives of children
  • Flexibility and adaptability to accommodate different age groups and needs
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Resilience and the ability to manage changing situations
  • Basic computer skills for record keeping and reporting

We are committed to providing safe homes for children in need, come and be part of our story and feel the satisfaction of making a positive impact on a childs life.

Apply today to begin your fostering Journey!

*By applying for this role, you are consenting for RSD Fostering to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data please get in touch and we will respond to your query within 48 working hours.


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