Bridge Foster Carer

Do you have experience supporting children or young people? Are you calm, resilient, and able to offer a safe space at short notice? If so, you could be the vital link a child needs when they first enter care.

What is Bridge Foster Care?

Bridge foster scheme is a brand-new scheme where foster carers provide short‑term, emergency homes for children aged 0–18 for a minimum of 72hrs up to 28 days. This immediate support helps professionals understand what each child needs next—whether that’s returning home or moving to mainstream foster care.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for individuals or couples who:

• Have experience supporting children, especially those who may have experienced trauma
• Can welcome any children aged 0–18 on the same day
• Have at least one spare bedroom and a stable home environment
• Are aged 21+, emotionally resilient, and good communicators
• Can work confidently as part of a professional team
• Understand safeguarding and adolescent risks
• Are car users
• Have no children in the home (however homes with children aged 14–18 may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis)

What you’ll receive:

• £613.17 weekly availability fee (once approved) plus age‑related allowance for each child
• Paid mileage
• £25 initial costs allowance for children arriving from home
• 30 rest days per year (sufficient notice required)
• A dedicated social worker
• Comprehensive Foundations to Foster training + ongoing professional development

Interested?

Enquire about bridge foster care www.fosterwithstaffordshire.co.uk

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