Fostering Teenagers: Safe Homes with Ongoing Support

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Dedicated support

Supervising social worker

Access to wider network of foster Car

Regular support groups

Fostering payments

Respite support

Ongoing learning and development

Blue Light Card

Gym membership

Job summary

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking foster carers to provide safe, stable homes for teenagers who have experienced trauma. You don't need previous fostering experience; patience, resilience, and a willingness to listen and learn are key.

A spare bedroom is required to make space for a teen. We offer comprehensive training, dedicated support from our fostering team, a supervising social worker, access to a wider network of foster carers, regular support groups and fostering

Qualifications

• Patience and understanding are essential when fostering teenagers.
• Resilience and consistency help support a teen through ups and downs.
• A willingness to listen and learn is encouraged.
• Clear, appropriate boundaries help create a safe environment.
• Must have a spare bedroom at home to offer.
• No prior fostering experience required.

Skills

Patience and understanding

Resilience and consistency

Willingness to listen and learn

Clear boundaries

Commitment to teen's wellbeing

Spare bedroom available

Job description

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking foster carers to provide safe, stable homes for teenagers who have experienced trauma. You don't need previous fostering experience; patience, resilience, and a willingness to listen and learn are key.

A spare bedroom is required to make space for a teen. We offer comprehensive training, dedicated support from our fostering team, a supervising social worker, access to a wider network of foster carers, regular support groups and fostering