Foster carer opportunities for nurses

Nexus Fostering; Essex; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

Do you have a passion for caring for children and young people? Your nursing skills and experience could be the perfect foundation to become a foster carer with Nexus Fostering.

As a foster carer, you’ll provide a safe, nurturing home where children and young people can feel secure and thrive. From meeting their day-to-day needs to offering emotional support and guidance, you’ll play a vital role in helping them reach their potential. Fostering is flexible and can fit around your lifestyle with foster carers needed for short and long-term fostering. You may also consider parent and child fostering, where your professional insight and nurturing skills can be invaluable in supporting a parent to safely care for their baby or young child.

Your transferable skills make you uniquely prepared to foster. Nurses are used to working as part of a professional team around the child, collaborating with other professionals. Your empathy, resilience, and calm under pressure are exactly what children in care need to feel safe and supported.

Why Join Nexus Fostering?

• Consistently rated Outstanding by Ofsted
• Comprehensive training and 24/7 professional support.
• Generous financial allowances plus tax benefits.
• A strong, supportive community of carers and staff.

Join Nexus Fostering and use your skills beyond the ward to change a child’s future.

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