Foster Carer

Empower Family Group; West Monkton; Remote; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A fostering agency is seeking Foster Carers across the Southwest. Applicants should have a driving license and access to a reliable vehicle. The role offers flexibility with the potential to earn up to £52,000 per annum and comes with substantial training and support. Make a difference in children's lives by providing a loving and stable environment.

Benefits

Work from home

Refer a friend scheme (up to £500)

Access to paid training

24/7 support

Self-employed basis

Responsibilities

• Provide a loving and stable environment for children.
• Work closely with professionals to advocate for children.
• Be fully trained and supported as a childcare expert.

Skills

Driving Licence

Access to a reliable vehicle

Spare bedroom

Job description

Foster Carer

Empower Family Group
Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8QN
Permanent
Full time
EASY APPLY NEW

This is a remote position.

Empower Fostering is a small Independent Family‑Run Fostering Agency based in Taunton and operating across the southwest region, covering a catchment area from Bristol to Plymouth. We have been rated ‘Good’ in our last Ofsted inspection and the level of support to foster carers has been acknowledged. We are committed to providing bespoke packages that enable children to be placed in high quality caring foster homes.

If you have the space in your home and heart, we urge anyone who is passionate about making a difference to children’s lives to apply or to get in touch with our team for an informal chat.

There are some 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 per week!

We receive hundreds of referrals from Bristol, Somerset, Devon, Torquay, Plymouth and Cornwall to name only a few. They are all 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 who reflect the diversity of the young people that come into care.

We need Foster Carers in the Southwest. Could this be you?

Foster carers are very important people, they are fully trained and supported as childcare experts. Foster carers work closely with other professionals to provide high standards of care and to be the child’s advocate, giving children the opportunity to grow and develop in a loving, caring and stable environment where they can explore their interests and achieve their educational and life potential.

Why should you Foster with us?

We are a family‑run independent fostering agency, founded by Foster Carers, so we have a unique insight into what Foster Carers experience. We really do understand the rewards and challenges faced by Foster Carers and their families. We provide comprehensive, ongoing training and support, an experienced foster carer buddy to support you as you begin your fostering career, a 24/7 on‑call service, a foster carer support group, as well as events and activities for foster children, birth children and foster carers.

Salary: Up to £52,000 per annum

Requirements

• Driving Licence
• Access to a reliable vehicle
• Spare bedroom

Benefits

• Work from home.
• Refer a friend scheme (up to £500).
• Access to paid training.
• 24/7 support.
• Self‑employed basis.