NEST Foster Carer: Create a Stable Home for a Young Person

Sanctuary Personnel; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and ongoing support

Financial allowances per child

Job summary

Warwickshire County Council through Sanctuary Personnel is seeking NEST Foster Carers to provide a safe, supportive family home for children transitioning from residential care within Warwickshire (20 miles of county borders). The role offers full-time care with a focus on stability, routine and ongoing development for youths.

Applicants should have professional experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable adults, especially those with higher support needs.

Qualifications

• Professional experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable adults is essential.
• Experience as a Parenting Support Worker or guiding families is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time foster care for a child transitioning from residential care.
• Create a stable home with routines and boundaries.
• Support emotional, behavioural and social development; encourage education and activities.
• Collaborate with social workers, educators and other professionals; keep care records.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Parenting support

Job description

Warwickshire County Council through Sanctuary Personnel is seeking NEST Foster Carers to provide a safe, supportive family home for children transitioning from residential care within Warwickshire (20 miles of county borders). The role offers full-time care with a focus on stability, routine and ongoing development for youths.

Applicants should have professional experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable adults, especially those with higher support needs.