Foster Carer - Flexible, Home-Based Care & Impact

Brent Council; Wembley; A distancia; GBP 16.000 - 23.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Weekly fostering allowance (£350–£495/

Start-up grant

Free training

Dedicated supervising social worker

Fostering Network membership

Peer support groups

Social events & recognition awards

24/7 out-of-hours support

Descripción de la vacante

Brent Council is seeking compassionate individuals or couples to join our network of foster carers. You will provide a safe, stable, and nurturing home for children and young people who cannot live with their birth families, with a flexible, home-based role.

As part of Brent’s fostering service you will receive a generous weekly fostering allowance of £350–£495 per child, plus support, training, DBS checks, and 24/7 social work assistance.

Formación

• You must live in the UK and be able to undergo a fostering assessment.
• You will need a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of the application.
• Brent looks for compassionate, committed and community‑minded individuals.
• Fostering is flexible and home‑based with training and support.

Responsabilidades

• Provide a safe, stable, nurturing home for children and young people.
• Collaborate with social workers, schools and other professionals.
• Participate in ongoing training, development and support services.

Conocimientos

Caring

Patient

Team player

Descripción del empleo

Brent Council is seeking compassionate individuals or couples to join our network of foster carers. You will provide a safe, stable, and nurturing home for children and young people who cannot live with their birth families, with a flexible, home-based role.

As part of Brent’s fostering service you will receive a generous weekly fostering allowance of £350–£495 per child, plus support, training, DBS checks, and 24/7 social work assistance.