Salary: £400.00-£750.00+ per week

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ready to find out more!

Please email your CV along with your motivation to foster to NDaniel@fosteringfoundation.co.uk or complete the enquiry form on https://fosteringfoundation.co.uk/contact-us

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £19,604.00-£42,640.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme

Benefits:

Referral programme
Store discount
Work from home

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Weekend availability

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Exmouth

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