Job Description
TACT is recruiting caring, committed, and resilient individuals and families to become foster carers and help transform the lives of children and young people who need a safe, stable, and nurturing home.
Fostering is not an employed role, but as a self-employed foster carer you will receive competitive fostering fees and allowances, comprehensive training, and ongoing professional support every step of the way.
Eligibility
To become a foster carer with TACT, you must:
* Be over the age of 21
* Be a UK resident or have Indefinite Leave to Remain
* Have a spare bedroom
Financial Stability & Recognition
We value your dedication and expertise – and ensure you are rewarded fairly:
* Up to £27,053 per year (£520 per week) when a child is placed
* Additional payments and allowances available
* Special fostering tax exemptions, meaning lower tax compared to most employed roles
The Support You’ll Receive
At TACT, you are never alone. We provide high-quality support to help you feel confident and supported in your fostering role:
1. A dedicated Supervising Social Worker for guidance and supervision
2. A Family Wellbeing Worker to support you and the child
3. Access to a network of specialist foster carers for peer support
4. Comprehensive training, including therapeutic and neurodevel...