Foster Carer

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Swinefleet Peat Works; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in East Riding is seeking compassionate and resilient individuals to become foster carers, offering stability and care for children in need. Various fostering options available, including full-time and part-time roles. Generous payment package and comprehensive training provided. You must be at least 21 years old and have a spare room to apply.

Benefits

Generous payment package

Full training and ongoing support

Free East Riding Leisure membership

Qualifications

• Must be aged 21 or over.
• Must have a comfortable spare room suitable for a child.
• Must be able to offer stability, care, and understanding.

Responsibilities

• Support a child and provide a safe, loving home.
• Foster full-time, part-time, or offer short breaks.

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.