Make a Difference – Become a Foster Carer.
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in a child's life? South Coast Fostering is looking for dedicated individuals and families to become foster carers for babies, young children, teens and siblings.
Most people are new to fostering when they start. As long as you have experience caring for children, we'll provide the training and support to help you succeed in this incredibly rewarding role.
What We Offer:
* Full training and professional development - to ensure you have the skills and knowledge to safely care for vulnerable children.
* 24/7 support from an experienced and caring team; including practical, emotional and financial support.
* A strong, supportive fostering community where you'll never feel alone.
Your Role as a Foster Carer:
As a foster carer, you'll provide:
* A safe, nurturing, and loving home environment for a vulnerable child.
* Round-the-clock care,
* Close collaboration with health professionals, social workers, and birth families where appropriate.
What You Need to Become a Foster Carer:
* To be over 21.
* Ability to provide a safe, stable, and loving home environment.
* Empathy, patience, and strong nurturing instincts.
* A spare bedroom - we are also able to take on a few foster carers without a spare bedroom who can care for babies.
No formal qualifications are needed – your life experience, dedication, and willingness to care for a child are what matter most
*This post is subject to background checks including DBS checks and a fostering assessment.
With over 27 years of experience, South Coast Fostering is committed to supporting foster carers every step of the way.
Job Type: Full-time
Application question(s):
* Do you have a spare bedroom?
* What experience do you have of caring for children?
* Do you currently have permanent residency in the UK (British Citizenship, Indefinite Leave to Remain or Settled Status)? This is required to foster with us.
* Which area do you live in?
Work Location: In person