Foster with Focus Foster Care (Coventry, West midlands)
We are recruiting foster carers in Birmingham, Worcestershire, Warwickshire and throughout the West Midlands. All Focus foster carers receive regular training, 24/7 telephone support and a competitive fostering allowance. Get in touch today to begin your fostering journey.
If you are a foster carer looking for a change, you can transfer to our agency and join our fostering team. Our expert team is here to make the transfer process as smooth as possible. Contact us today to transfer to Focus Foster Care - 02476 995675
About Us:
Focus Foster Care is an independent fostering agency, supporting children and families across the West Midlands. Established in 2017, the Focus Foster Care team have worked hard to positively change the lives of children and young people throughout the region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide a safe, caring, and supportive home environment
- Support the child’s emotional, social, and educational development
- Encourage positive behaviour and help build life skills
- Work collaboratively with social workers, schools, and other professionals
- Attend meetings, training sessions, and reviews related to the child’s care
- Maintain accurate records and reports on the child’s progress
- Promote and facilitate contact with birth families where appropriate
Requirements:
- Must be over 21 years of age
- Have a spare bedroom
- Ability to provide a stable and supportive home environment
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Patience, empathy, and resilience
- Willingness to undergo background checks and training
- No specific qualifications required, but experience working with children is beneficial
Desirable: PC/tablet, Driving (flexible with public transport)
Why choose us (Focus Foster Care):
- A welcome bonus
- Competitive fostering allowances (up to £26,000 per year per child)
- Foster Talk membership and other benefits
- Dedicated social worker and monthly supervisions
- Holiday allowance per child per year
- We organise regular social events for all of our fostering families
- 24 Hour support, 365 days per year
- Core and tailored personal development plans – with training
- Courses being a combination of face to face events and on-line learning
- Mentoring scheme
Working conditions:
Foster carers are self-employed and work from home. The role can be both rewarding and challenging, requiring flexibility and commitment.
Next Steps:
- Check requirements & answer screening questions fully
- Apply through Indeed or call us today on 02476 995675
- Website: focusfostercare.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £26,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Do you have a spare bedroom in your home for fostering?
- Do you live and have the rights to work in the UK?
- Are you 21 years of age or over?
- This role requires that applicants have British Citizenship, Indefinite Leave To Remain, or EU Settled Status. Do you meet this requirement? STUDENT, POST STUDY or WORK VISAS are NOT SUITABLE for this role.
Work Location: In person
