Foster Carer: Change a Child's Life with Flexible Support

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and mentoring

Ongoing professional support

Flexible fostering roles

Job summary

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking caring individuals to become foster carers and keep Barnsley children close to family, school and community. You’ll provide a safe, stable home and work with social workers, health and education teams as part of the Team Around the Child.

The role includes comprehensive training, mentoring and ongoing professional support, with flexible fostering options such as emergency care, short breaks and Stay Put arrangements for young people moving into

Qualifications

• Time management and nurturing skills are essential.
• Commitment to child welfare and safety is required.
• No formal qualifications are necessary to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, stable and caring home for a child while working with social workers, health and education professionals.
• Participate in Team Around the Child planning and support processes.
• Engage with ongoing training, mentoring and professional support.

Skills

Time management

Commitment

Nurturing skills

Education

No formal qualifications required

Job description

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking caring individuals to become foster carers and keep Barnsley children close to family, school and community. You’ll provide a safe, stable home and work with social workers, health and education teams as part of the Team Around the Child.

The role includes comprehensive training, mentoring and ongoing professional support, with flexible fostering options such as emergency care, short breaks and Stay Put arrangements for young people moving into