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Randstad Care; Bradford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial support

24/7 Support

Comprehensive Training

Support Network

Job summary

Randstad Care in the United Kingdom is seeking Foster Carers in Bradford. You will open your home and heart to children who cannot live with their birth families, offering short-term respite or long-term care. You will work with social workers, receive training, and join a local carer network. A spare bedroom, patience, empathy, and time are essential; no formal qualifications are required—life experience matters most.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; life experience is valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, welcoming, and caring home environment.
• Support a child's emotional development, education, and health needs.
• Help children maintain connection with their birth family where appropriate.
• Attend regular training sessions and work alongside a dedicated team of social workers.

Job description

Make a Lasting Difference in a Child's Life

Every child deserves a safe, supportive environment to grow, learn, and thrive. As a Foster Carer, you will open your home and your heart to children and young people who cannot live with their birth families. Whether offering short-term respite or long-term care, you'll provide the stability and nurture they need during a critical time in their lives.

What You'll Do

• Provide a safe, welcoming, and caring home environment.
• Support a child's emotional development, education, and health needs.
• Help children maintain connection with their birth family where appropriate.
• Attend regular training sessions and work alongside a dedicated team of social workers.

What You Need

• A spare bedroom in your home.
• Patience, empathy, and resilience.
• Time to dedicate to caring for a child or young person.
• No formal qualifications needed-life experience is what matters most.

What We Offer

• Financial Support: A generous, tax-free weekly allowance to cover living costs and reward your professional commitment.
• 24/7 Support: Round-the-clock access to expert advice and your own dedicated Supervising Social Worker.
• Comprehensive Training: Extensive pre-approval training and ongoing professional development.
• Support Network: Connection to local carer peer support groups and regular respite breaks.

Ready to start your fostering journey?

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.