Foster Carer Overview
Foster Carers (for various foster carer roles)
Salary: Up to £42,848 (made up of weekly skills payment + weekly allowances per child, tax‑free, depending on the age of the children)
We are looking for people who live in Salford or surrounding areas, have a spare room, and are passionate about improving children’s lives. Candidates must be aged 21 or over and able to use their professional experience in a life‑changing way. We need individuals with the heart, resilience and skills to make a real difference in keeping local children within their community.
Key Responsibilities
* Offer short‑term or long‑term fostering homes for local Salford children and young people aged 0–18 years.
* Provide respite care when required.
* Care for sibling groups of 2 or more children where possible, also individual placements.
* Provide specialist care for complex children and those with additional needs (SEN).
* Ensure the overall daily 24/7 care of children or young people, including transport to and from educational settings and arranging or attending appointments and meetings.
* Maintain commitment, understanding and compassion to children during difficult times and help them thrive.
What We Offer
We provide an excellent training program, continuous support, a tax‑free financial package and benefits. We will guide foster carers through the assessment process and work with them as a team to ensure the needs of both the carer and the child are met. Local discounts, tax advice and peer‑to‑peer support groups are also available to our foster carers.
Application Process
Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment clearances, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check. To apply, please click the “Apply” button to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
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