Foster Carer

Overview

As a Foster Carer you provide a warm, stable, and nurturing home for children in care, supporting their emotional needs and development. You will work within a local government social care framework to advocate for the child, manage daily care tasks, and coordinate with schools and families. The role includes training, supervision, and joining a supportive network of fellow carers to sustain positive outcomes. This opportunity lets you make a meaningful impact while balancing home life with chosen commitments. A strong sense of empathy, resilience, and relationship-building will help you succeed and grow in this role.

Pay / Benefits

• Generous allowances paid for each child in your care
• One-to-one support from supervising social worker
• Experienced carer buddy
• Bespoke training package
• Fostering Network membership
• NATP membership

Responsibilities

• Provide a warm, loving family environment for a child in care
• Take children to and from school
• Attend meetings and support contact with family members
• Advocate for the child’s needs and development
• Foster with supervision and participate in training and support networks
• Engage with the Mockingbird Family Model and related initiatives

Key requirements

• Understanding and resilience with ability to build trusting relationships with children
• Prepared for challenging behaviours arising from past experiences
• Some experience caring for children (not necessarily in a formal setting)
• Capacity to work independently and balance caregiving with other commitments
• No requirement to own a home or be in a relationship

• empathy
• resilience
• strong communication
• trust-building
• adaptability

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