Foster Carer

Care Today Children s Services; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Parallel Parents, an Ofsted Outstanding, family-run agency, invites you to become a foster carer. You will provide a safe, nurturing home and support a child's development, with comprehensive training and strong ongoing support from a local team.

The role emphasises safeguarding and dedicated care, delivered from your own home. Starting weekly allowances per child are tax-free and generous, with additional seasonal bonuses and length-of-service rewards.

Qualifications

• Over 21 years old.
• A spare bedroom in your home.
• British citizen or legal right to remain in the UK.
• Desirable: Good written English.
• Desirable: Full driving licence.
• No formal qualifications needed – just a commitment to children's wellbeing and the space to welcome them into your life.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day care of a young person
• Safeguarding
• Keep up to date with relevant training modules
• Record keeping

Skills

Good written English

Full driving licence

Job description

Foster Carer Opportunity with Parallel Parents

Change a Child's Future – From the Comfort of Your HomeAre you ready to make a difference in a vulnerable child's life? As a foster carer with Parallel Parents – an Ofsted Outstanding, family-run agency – you'll provide a safe, nurturing home and help children thrive, all while receiving exceptional support and generous rewards.

Day-to-day care of a young personSafeguardingKeep up to date with relevant training modulesRecord keeping

What We're Looking For

Essential:Over 21 years oldA spare bedroom in your homeBritish citizen or legal right to remain in the UKDesirable:Good written EnglishFull driving licence (or strong access to public transport)No formal qualifications needed – just a commitment to children's wellbeing and the space to welcome them into your life.

Why Foster with Us?

Hugely Rewarding Role:

Experience the joy of transforming lives, giving hope and stability to children who need it most. The challenges are real, but the satisfaction of making a lasting impact is unmatched.

Generous Tax-Free Allowances:

Starting from £404–£500 per week per child (increasing with your experience and the child's needs), plus additional seasonal bonuses, holiday allowances, and length‑of-service rewards. Fostering won't affect your existing benefits.

Unrivalled 24/7 Support:

Direct access to your dedicated local team – no impersonal out‑of-hours teams. We’re here for you every step of the way.

Comprehensive Training:

Full accredited training, including opportunities to a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare through our partners at Training to Care. Practical relevant sessions from day one.

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