Why Choose Fostering as a Career?
- Embrace one of the most rewarding careers as a foster carer.
- Make a meaningful impact on a child's life.
- Over 21 years of age, with a spare bedroom, and motivated to make a difference.
About Us
The Fostering Foundation is a small, independent, and approachable agency with a family-friendly team comprising foster carers, social workers, administrators, therapists, and support staff, all dedicated to providing the best for looked after children.
Daily Duties and Responsibilities
- Work closely with other professionals to provide high standards of care.
- Act as an advocate for the child's well-being and development.
- Create a loving, caring, and stable environment for children to explore their interests and reach their educational and life potential.
Common Misconceptions About Fostering
- Renting your home? You can still foster!
- Receiving benefits? You can still foster!
- Unemployed? You can still foster!
- Disabled? You can still foster!
- Single or in a same-sex relationship? You can still foster!
- Children at home? You can still foster!
- Retired? You can still foster!
- Have pets in your home? You can still foster!
- Concerned about expenses? You receive a weekly allowance of £400-£750.
We Offer
- Dedicated, experienced social workers with low caseloads for comprehensive support.
- 24/7 in-house on-call service for assistance at any time.
- A network of carer hubs throughout the South West of England for peer support and building relationships with like-minded carers.
- Regular, high-quality, and relevant training to empower your fostering career.
- Exclusive deals and discounts through your membership of the Fostering Network and the Blue Light card scheme.
- Most income from fostering won't incur taxes due to HMRC's generous tax allowances. We'll assist you with self-assessment tax returns and offer discounted access to accountants through your Fostering Network membership.
Salary: £400.00-£750.00+ per week
Other Benefits
- Wrap around support from experienced social workers.
- 24/7, 365-day in-house on-call service.
- Access to local carer hubs for peer support and networking.
- Ongoing, high-quality training for career confidence.
- Exclusive discounts on essential items and attractions.
- Tax benefits and access to discounted accounting services.
We can not wait to hear from you. Please note that you can also express interest by visiting our website: www.fosteringfoundtion.co.uk/contact-us
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £19,604.00-£42,640.00 per year
Benefits:
- Referral programme
- Store discount
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cullompton EX15 1JS
