Respite Foster Carer

Empower Family Group; West Monkton; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run fostering agency in the UK is seeking a Respite Foster Carer to provide care for foster children during school holidays and weekends. Responsibilities include supporting fostering families by offering respite care. Candidates must have a valid driving licence, access to a reliable vehicle, and a spare bedroom for children. This full-time role offers remote work options and various benefits such as paid training and a refer-a-friend scheme.

Benefits

Work from home

Refer a friend scheme (up to £500)

Paid training

24/7 support

Self-employed basis

Qualifications

• Valid driving licence.
• Access to a reliable vehicle.
• Spare bedroom for children.

Responsibilities

• Provide respite care to foster children – overnight, weekend or up to two weeks during school holidays.
• Support fostering families by giving children a well-deserved break.

Job description

Respite Foster Carer

Empower Family Group
Taunton, Somerset, TA2 8QN
Permanent
Full time
Remote position.

Empower Fostering is a small independent family‑run fostering agency based in Taunton and operating across the southwest region (Bristol to Plymouth). We were rated 'Good' in our last Ofsted inspection and are committed to providing bespoke packages that enable children to be placed in high‑quality caring foster homes.

We welcome applications from people of all social, economic, cultural and religious backgrounds who reflect the diverse communities of children in care.

Responsibilities

• Provide respite care to foster children – overnight, weekend or up to two weeks during school holidays.
• Support fostering families by giving children a well‑deserved break.

Common Misconceptions About Respite Fostering

• I am currently working – You could still foster.
• I am currently renting – You could still foster.
• I’m on benefits – You could still foster.
• I’m unemployed – You could still foster.
• I’m disabled – You could still foster.
• I’m single – You could still foster.
• I am in a same‑sex relationship – You could still foster.
• My children are still at home – You could still foster.
• I am retired – You could still foster.
• I have pets in my home – You could still foster.
• I can’t afford to look after children – You are paid a weekly allowance of £400–£700.

Requirements

• Valid driving licence
• Access to a reliable vehicle
• Spare bedroom for children

Benefits

• Work from home
• Refer a friend scheme (up to £500)
• Paid training
• 24/7 support
• Self‑employed basis