Foster Carer: Safe Home, 24/7 Support & Training

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free fostering allowance

24/7 support from fostering team

Comprehensive training and ongoing dev

One-to-one social worker support

Supportive network of foster carers

Opportunities to build new skills

Social events

Job summary

BCP Council's Children's Social Care department is seeking foster carers to provide a safe, caring home for children and young people who cannot live with their own families. Carers support emotional wellbeing, education and development, and help children maintain family connections.

A spare bedroom is required. The role suits patient, resilient individuals with time to spare and a genuine commitment to supporting young people.

Qualifications

• Patience and resilience are essential to support children and young people.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with children, families and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, caring and stable home environment.
• Support children's emotional wellbeing, education and development.
• Help children maintain relationships with family and friends.
• Work alongside social workers and other professionals.
• Support day-to-day parenting, such as school runs and appointments.
• Encourage confidence, independence and positive life experiences.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Trusting relationships

Job description

BCP Council's Children's Social Care department is seeking foster carers to provide a safe, caring home for children and young people who cannot live with their own families. Carers support emotional wellbeing, education and development, and help children maintain family connections.

A spare bedroom is required. The role suits patient, resilient individuals with time to spare and a genuine commitment to supporting young people.