Foster Carer

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council is seeking compassionate individuals to become Foster Carers in East Riding. You can foster full-time, part-time, or offer short breaks. Applicants must be over 21 and have a suitable spare room to provide a stable and loving environment for children. Generous payments and full training are provided.

Benefits

Generous payment package

Full training and ongoing support

Free East Riding Leisure membership

Qualifications

• Aged 21 or over.
• Have a comfortable spare room suitable for a child.
• Can offer stability, care, and understanding.

Responsibilities

• Support a child in a loving home.
• Provide stability and understanding.
• Join a network of dedicated carers.

Skills

Flexibility

Compassion

Resilience

Job description

The job itself

Become a Foster Carer in East Riding.

Change a life. Change yours.

We are looking for compassionate, flexible, and resilient individuals from all walks of life to join our fostering community in East Riding. If you have the time, love, and space in your life to support a child, you could make a life-changing difference.

Whether you are interested in fostering full-time, part-time, or offering short breaks, we would love to hear from you.

You can foster if you:

• Are aged 21 or over.
• Have a comfortable spare room suitable for a child.
• Can offer stability, care, and understanding.

Why foster with us?

• Make a lasting impact on the lives of local children.
• Generous payment package.
• Setting up allowance.
• Receive full training and ongoing support.
• Join a network of dedicated carers and professionals.
• Free East Riding Leisure membership for the fostering household.

We welcome fostering applications from everyone, whether you're single, in a relationship, LGBTQ, a homeowner or renting, what matters most is your ability to provide a safe, loving home for a child.

The application process takes around 4-6 months, and we will be with you every step of the way.