Foster Carer

Randstad Care; Swindon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payment

Specialist training

Clinical support

24/7 guidance

Job summary

Randstad Care is seeking Foster Carers to provide trauma-informed support for vulnerable children. Roles offered include full-time, part-time, and flexible respite placements, with weekend and emergency care options to fit your current commitments.

Applicants should be 21 or older, have a suitable spare bedroom and UK residency (or ILR). Background in health, education, or social care is highly desirable. Weekly payments range from £490 to £1,055 to recognise your professional skills.

Qualifications

• Background in health, social care, education, nursing, youth work or related field is desirable.
• 21+ years old or older.
• UK residency or ILR (indefinite leave to remain) required.
• Home with a suitable spare bedroom for placement.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated long-term care with trauma-informed support for children.
• Offer short-term and emergency care for urgent cases.
• Provide weekend respite care to fit fostering around your current career.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Empathy

Communication

Job description

Foster Carer

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible / Respite

About the Role

Do you have a background in health, education, or social care? Your professional skills could give a vulnerable child the stable, trauma-informed support they urgently need.

Whether you want to offer weekend respite that fits right alongside your current career, or step in for short breaks, emergency, and short-term or long-term placements, you can provide the stable, trauma-informed support a vulnerable child urgently needs.

As a Foster Carer, you will:

We work with clients who offer flexible ways to foster that match your current career and lifestyle commitments:

• Full-Time & Specialist Therapeutic Placements: Provide dedicated, long-term care and intensive trauma-informed support for children with complex needs.
• Short-Term & Emergency Care: Offer immediate, temporary safe housing for children in urgent situations.
• Weekend Respite Care: Provide short-break support on weekends-allowing you to fit fostering seamlessly around your current career.

What Our Clients Offer

• Financial Package: Receive a weekly payment of £490-£1055 to cover the costs of caring and recognise your professional skillset.
• Specialist Training: Access fully funded, continuous professional development in trauma-informed care and clinical practices.
• Clinical & Psychological Support: Work alongside a dedicated team of therapists and social care professionals.
• 24/7 Guidance: Benefit from a round-the-clock emergency advice line so you are never left to handle challenges alone.

Key Requirements

• Age: 21 or older
• Home: A suitable, permanent spare bedroom in your home
• Residency: Full-time UK residency (or indefinite leave to remain)
• Background: Prior experience in health, social care, education, nursing, youth work, or a related field is highly desirable.

Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.