Foster Carers

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

Foster carer posts within BCP Council's Children's Social Care department, offering a home to children and young people who cannot live with their own families. Carers provide a safe, stable and caring environment, support children's emotional wellbeing, education and development, and help them keep up relationships with family and friends. The council says there is no typical foster carer, and the work suits people with patience, resilience and time to spare. A spare bedroom in the home is needed to apply.

What the job involves

• 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 & knowledge

• Patience and resilience
• Ability to build trusting relationships

Other

• Genuine commitment to supporting children and young people
• Time, flexibility and a willingness to learn
• A spare bedroom in the home

What's offered

• Tax-free fostering allowance
• 24/7 support from the experienced fostering team
• Comprehensive, tailored training and ongoing development
• One-to-one support from a dedicated social worker
• Supportive network of other foster carers
• Opportunity to build new skills and make a real difference
• Social events