Specialist Foster Carer

Derby City Council; Remote; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking Specialist Foster Carers to provide a stable and nurturing environment for vulnerable children transitioning from residential care. This full-time, self-employed role offers an income of up to £40,000 annually and various benefits, including paid respite and tailored therapeutic support. Candidates should have experience working with young people and be ready to be matched with a child based on family circumstances. A car and spare bedroom are essential for this position.

Benefits

Generous financial package

28 days paid respite

Therapeutic support tailored to individual needs

Experienced supervising social worker support

24/7 support

Training and support groups for carers

Qualifications

• Experience in caring or working with young people in various settings.
• Availability as a full-time Carer and access to a car.
• Self-motivation and ability to work with a team of professionals.

Responsibilities

• Looking after young people transitioning from residential care to foster families.
• Providing care and support for children with complex needs.
• Ensuring a suitable match for the child in a family environment.

Job description

Job description

Hours : Full-Time Contract Type : Permanent

Location: Home Working

Make a profound difference in the life of a vulnerable child. Are you a skilled professional with a passion for supporting young people? This Specialist Foster Carer role offers a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to provide a stable, family home for a child. You'll play a crucial role in their journey, offering support, guidance, security and care. Requirements and responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Derby City, Nottingham City and Derbyshire County and Nottinghamshire County Councils are looking for Specialist Foster Carers who can look after young people moving from residential care into foster family life.
• The young people are likely to have complex needs requiring a higher level of care, support and nurturing to make a real difference to their lives and future. They may have experienced multiple placements and will be managing behaviours due to traumatic life events.
• Specialist Foster Carers will have experience in caring or working with young people from a range of areas residential childcare, school or nursing settings.
• You, or somebody in your household, will need to be available as a full-time Carer, be able to drive and have access to a car, be home-based, have a spare bedroom and be motivated to work with a team of professionals.
• As a Specialist Foster Carer you will be self-employed.
• Carers will be matched with a young person following a careful assessment process to ensure the child is a good match for your family or circumstances.

Benefits

To reflect the skill and time needed, we offer Specialist Foster Carers :

• A generous financial package and income of up to £40,000 a year
• 28 days a year paid respite (opportunity for someone else to care for the child)
• A package of therapeutic support individually tailored to meet the needs of the child and carers
• An experienced supervising social worker as part of your network of support
• 24 / 7 support including evenings and weekends
• Training and support groups for carers – focusing on understanding attachment and therapeutic parenting strategies. We work to build an inclusive, enriching, and empowering community for our children in care. Diversity enriches all our lives, especially those of children. We respect, value and welcome all