Social Worker
You spend your career advocating for children. What if you could give one a safe place to belong?
If you’re a Social Worker, you already know the reality.
You’ve sat in difficult meetings.
You’ve listened to children who have experienced things no child should have to experience.
You’ve worked with families under enormous pressure.
You’ve made difficult decisions.
You’ve advocated for children when they couldn’t advocate for themselves.
And you’ve seen first-hand what stability can mean to a child.
Your experience has taught you what children need.
You understand:
- Safeguarding.
- Trauma and adverse experiences.
- Attachment and relationships.
- Children’s development.
- Behaviour and communication.
- The importance of boundaries and consistency.
- Working with families and professionals.
- The care system and the challenges children can face.
- The importance of listening to a child’s voice.
But perhaps there’s something you’ve wondered while doing your job:
“What if I could do more?”
What if you could provide the stability you’re always trying to create?
At New Life Fostering, we’re looking for people with the experience, resilience and commitment to become foster carers.
You already understand the difference that a stable placement can make.
But imagine being the person who provides it.
Not just recommending support.
Providing it.
Not just attending meetings about a child’s future.
Helping shape that future every day.
Not just advocating for a child’s needs.
Opening your home to them.
You don’t have to stop caring about children.
You don’t have to leave your experience behind.
Your professional understanding could give you a unique perspective as a foster carer.
You know the system.
You understand the challenges.
You understand that fostering isn’t always easy.
And you understand why it matters.
Perhaps your next chapter isn’t another Social Work role.
Perhaps it’s becoming the person behind the front door.
The person who makes the spare room feel like home.
The person who keeps the routine.
The person who listens.
The person who doesn’t give up.
Become a Foster Carer with New Life Fostering. Make a difference, receive great benefits, and enjoy ongoing support every step of the way.
You’ve spent your career fighting for better outcomes for children.
Now you could help create one.
Pay: £400.00-£500.00 per week
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Birmingham
