Islington Foster Carer

Overview

In this role, you provide a safe, nurturing home for children in crisis, on short or long-term placements. You join the team around the child, working with professionals to support growth and development. You will help with everyday needs, safety, and emotional well-being, while committing to training and ongoing support. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference in your community by offering stability and care.

Pay / Benefits

• training and support groups

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, nurturing home and stable routines for children
• listen to children, keep them safe, and support their development
• transport children to and from school, health appointments, and family contacts
• be available for a child whenever needed
• attend training and support groups
• work as part of the team around the child with other professionals

Key requirements

• Spare bedroom for fostering children over two years old
• Ability to transport children to school and appointments
• General good health
• Ability to speak, read, and write English
• Availability to be there for a child when needed
• Commitment to attending training and support groups

• empathy
• excellent listening
• reliability
• patience
• teamwork
• communication skills

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