Foster Carer

Swindon Borough Council; Swindon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Swindon Borough Council is seeking foster carers in the Swindon area. They encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, offering support and training throughout the fostering process. This role helps provide stability for local children while keeping them connected to their community.

Benefits

24/7 professional support from social workers

Comprehensive training package

Support groups and activities locally

Responsibilities

• Engage in a conversation to start fostering within 4 to 6 months.
• Attend training sessions to prepare for fostering a child.

Job description

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We are looking to recruit foster carers in a 20-mile radius of Swindon.

We are keen to have people foster with us from all cultural, religious, and racial backgrounds, including single people and couples, as fostering is open to everyone. We want to talk to you about your fostering journey.

The process starts with a conversation with us. It is not complex, and we aim for you to be approved to foster within 4 to 6 months after our initial discussion. Don’t worry—fostering can sound daunting, but our training begins at the start of the process to ensure you are prepared to take a child into your home once approved.

We look forward to hearing from you to pursue your journey to become a foster carer for children in Swindon.

What sets us apart?

• Our service is part of Swindon Borough Council, a local resource for local children.
• Comprehensive 24/7 professional support from social workers.
• Shorter wait times between matching children with foster carers.
• All support groups and activities are local.
• The training package is delivered here in Swindon.

Benefits to children fostered through Swindon:

• Children can stay in their hometown.
• They can maintain relationships with family and friends.
• Relationships with schools can be maintained, providing stability and safety.
• Council tax money is invested within our community to support local children.
• Resources are provided by Swindon Borough Council and partners, offering greater opportunities for children to succeed.

Your next steps

Click the "Apply" button to be redirected to the Swindon Borough Council, Foster with Swindon website.