Job Description
Ethelbert Children's Services - Foster Carers
We are looking for caring individuals in the Southeast of England who are interested in becoming Foster Carers to join our therapeutic Fostering Agency.
With a salary of £548.24+ per child per week.
What Sets Us Apart?
Support always available at the end of the phone, either from your allocated Social Worker, the duty Social Worker or the Out of Hours service. Small caseloads mean your Social Worker will have time to support you and your family.
We are a family run organisation and welcome the whole family to join social events and activities that run throughout the year.
- Expert child-focused matching
Our Referrals Manager works with you and your Social Worker to find the best possible match between a child and your whole family. We believe this match is central to the success of your fostering experience.
- Enhanced skills opportunities
We have high expectations for the children we look after and provide a wide variety of training opportunities to support you to have the therapeutic skills you need.
All our Foster Carers are paid above the Fostering Network Payment Guidelines and the only prerequisites to employment are:
- You must have a spare bedroom suitable for fostering
- You must be over 18 (there is no upper age limit)
- You must have right to work in the UK and reside in the Southeast of England. We do not offer employment sponsorships or accommodation.
We are an inclusive agency and are always seeking carers from different cultural, religions and racial backgrounds, single people and couples (whether married or living together, with or without children and same sex couples).
The process of becoming a Foster Carer is not as difficult as you may think. The process is completed within 6 months and is a reflective experience. We will explain this at the start of the recruitment process and happy to answer any questions you may have about this.
We welcome and look forward to your interest via the Indeed link or contact our Head Office: 01843 823762
Benefits:
- Tax benefit due to Qualifying Care Relief means most households pay no tax on the first £20,440 plus Weekly Child Relief entitlement amount between £435 to £515 per child
- 14 nights per year paid stayover care
- Holiday allowance for children to join family holidays
- Recruitment bonus of up to £2000 for any successful referrals
- Length of Service recognition
- Training specific to your development needs and the needs of the children you care for
- Peer mentor support and Foster Carer ambassadors
Pay: From £548.24 per week
Benefits:
- Company events
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
