Foster Care For Babies And Young Children

Positive Aspirations; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An agency for child care in Greater London is seeking dedicated individuals to become Foster Carers. This unique role allows you to provide a stable and loving home for children in need. With no formal qualifications required, your life experiences and empathy are what truly matter. The agency offers generous allowances, full training, and 24/7 support to help you succeed in this rewarding position. Join a community where you will make a profound difference in a child's life.

Benefits

Generous weekly allowances

Full training and professional development

24/7 support

Strong fostering community

Events and activities

Qualifications

• Over 21 years old.
• Ability to provide a safe, stable, and loving home environment.
• Life experience and dedication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, nurturing, and loving home environment for a vulnerable child.
• Offer round-the-clock care.
• Collaborate with health professionals and social workers.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Nurturing instincts

Job description

Overview

Make a Difference Become a Foster Carer in London

At Greater London Fostering, we believe in transforming lives giving children in need a brighter future and empowering those who have the heart to make a difference. Could that be you? Are you looking for a change in 2026?

Foster care is a role like no other - it's a chance to make a real difference to a child s life, providing them with the care, love, and security they deserve. Greater London Fostering is looking for dedicated individuals and families to become foster carers for babies, young children, teens and siblings.

Most people are new to fostering when they start. As long as you have experience caring for children, we ll provide the training, support, and financial package to help you succeed in this incredibly rewarding role.

What We Offer

• Generous weekly allowances to support you in your fostering role. £462 per week, per child cared for (£490 for over 11s). We also pay a contribution towards your council tax bill.
• Full training and professional development - to ensure you have the skills and knowledge to safely care for vulnerable children.
• 24/7 support from an experienced and caring team.
• A strong, supportive fostering community where you ll never feel alone.
• Events and activities

Your Role as a Foster Carer

As a foster carer, you ll provide:

• A safe, nurturing, and loving home environment for a vulnerable child.
• Round-the-clock care,
• Close collaboration with health professionals, social workers, and birth families where appropriate.

What You Need to Become a Foster Carer

• Be over 21 years old.
• Ability to provide a safe, stable, and loving home environment.
• Empathy, patience, and strong nurturing instincts.
• A spare bedroom we are able to take on a few carers a year who don\'t have a spare bedroom and wish to foster babies.

No formal qualifications are needed your life experience, dedication, and willingness to care for a child are what matter most!

Why Foster with Greater London Fostering?

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted and with over 25 years of experience, we are committed to supporting foster carers every step of the way. We ensure you receive the right training, ongoing professional guidance, and a dedicated team to help you make a real difference in a child s life.

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