Pathway Foster Carer

Leicestershire County Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 39,535 - 42,863; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Support and training opportunities

Generous payments and allowances

Job summary

A local government organization in the UK is seeking self-employed pathway foster carers to support children and young people. This role involves providing intensive in-home support and requires experience with children, including those with special needs. Candidates will receive comprehensive training and support along with a competitive salary based on placements. The position offers a chance to make a significant difference in young lives.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children and young people, preferably in residential care or special needs.
• Ability to provide intensive support to a young person in your home.
• Commitment to the welfare of looked after children.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive support to young people in your home.
• Engage in professional development opportunities.
• Be a part of a supportive team making a difference in young lives.

Skills

Experience working with children and young people

Skills in residential care

Experience with special educational needs

Job description

Job Description

PLEASE NOTE: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL IS NOT THE EMPLOYER FOR THIS JOB. YOU WILL BE SELF‑EMPLOYED.

Contract Type

Self‑Employed

Salary

£39,535.60 – £42,863.60 per annum, per young person placed with you

Location

Home based

Do you have skills and experience of working with children and young people?

Would you like to spend more time with children and young people in your role and see the difference this can make?

We are looking for people like you, with experience of working with children and young people perhaps in residential care, or with special educational needs and/or health disabilities. You could be the difference to Leicestershire’s looked after children as a Pathway foster carer.

We have all the support, training, and professional development opportunities for you, along with generous payments and allowances.

You will be surrounded by a supportive team, while providing intensive support to a young person in your home.

You can unlock your potential, utilise your skills and experience and together, we will make a difference to young lives.

To find out more about the role, visit our website: https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/education-and-children/fostering/pathway-foster-carers

To view a copy of the job description for the role, please click here.

Contact

For more information about these rewarding specialist fostering roles or to register your interest, please contact the Fostering and Adoption Recruitment Team.

Telephone: [phone] (open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm, Tuesday and Thursday 8.30am to 8pm)

Email: [e-mail] or complete our contact form.

You can also join us at one of our 'Find out about Fostering' events or sign up for our ‘Thinking about Fostering’ newsletter which will be emailed directly to your inbox with information and case studies about fostering with Leicestershire.

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