Foster Carer

TN United Kingdom; Taunton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-run fostering agency dedicated to providing loving homes for children in need. As a foster carer, you will receive comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed in this vital role. Your commitment can make a significant difference in the lives of children and young people, offering them stability and care while they explore their potential. This role is perfect for compassionate individuals looking to create a positive impact in their community. If you have the space in your home and heart, we encourage you to reach out and learn more about this rewarding opportunity.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Ongoing support

24/7 on-call service

Support groups

Events for foster children

Qualifications

• Must be passionate about making a difference in children's lives.
• Ability to provide a stable environment for children.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support for children in foster care.
• Work closely with professionals to advocate for children's needs.

Skills

Childcare expertise

Communication skills

Empathy

Crisis management

Education

Training in childcare

Job description

Empower Fostering - Join Our Community

Empower Fostering is a small, independent, family-run fostering agency based in Taunton, operating across the southwest region, from Bristol to Plymouth.

We are proud to have been rated 'Good' in our last Ofsted inspection, with support for foster carers acknowledged. Our goal is to provide bespoke packages that enable children to be placed in high-quality, caring foster homes.

If you have space in your home and heart, and are passionate about making a difference in children’s lives, we encourage you to apply or contact our team for an informal chat.

Common misconceptions about fostering:

• I am currently renting - You could still Foster.
• I'm on benefits - You could still Foster.
• I'm unemployed - You could still Foster.
• I'm disabled - You could still Foster.
• I’m single - You could still Foster.
• I am in a same-sex relationship - You could still Foster.
• My children are still at home - You could still Foster.
• I am retired - You could still Foster.
• I have pets in my home - You could still Foster.
• I can’t afford to look after children - You are paid a weekly allowance of between £400-£700!

We receive hundreds of referrals from areas including Bristol, Somerset, Devon, Torquay, Plymouth, and Cornwall. All are in need of loving and supportive homes for children and young people.

We welcome applications from people of all social, economic, cultural, and religious backgrounds to reflect the diversity of young people in care.

Could you be the foster carer we need in the Southwest?

Foster carers are vital, fully trained, and supported as childcare experts. They work closely with professionals to provide high standards of care and advocate for the children. If you can offer children a loving, caring, and stable environment where they can explore their interests and develop their potential, we want to hear from you.

Why foster with us?

As a family-run agency founded by foster carers, we understand the rewards and challenges of fostering. We offer comprehensive training, ongoing support, a dedicated buddy system, 24/7 on-call service, support groups, and events for foster children, birth children, and foster carers.

Contact us today for an informal, no-obligation chat at 01823 756100 or via our website.