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This is a home‑based role, caring for vulnerable children or young people who will live with you in your home. You will need to have at least one permanently available spare bedroom to be considered.
Every day children all over the UK need to leave their families and their homes for a variety of reasons. Most often this is due to neglect and abuse but there are many other reasons children may need to be cared for. For these vulnerable children and young people, being placed within families that are stable, warm and welcoming is vital. They often come to their foster homes scared and anxious with very little with them, sometimes with nothing but the clothes they are wearing.
At Pathway Group we recruit, assess and train potential Foster Carers so that they are able to provide the right kind of support and security to these children. Fostering isn’t easy but it is very rewarding and makes a huge difference to children’s lives. We offer generous weekly fees and allowances whilst a child is in placement with you, and an ongoing high‑quality package of training and support that is suitable for all levels of experience.
Base pay range
We provide a competitive base pay range for foster carers based on skills and experience. Please speak with your recruiter to learn more.
Essential Criteria
* Are happy to attend various training and support groups
* Have gained some form of child care experience (not necessarily with your own children)
* Have at least one permanently available spare bedroom
* Have the ability to transport any children in your care to school/contact/meetings (ideally you will have access to a car to do this)
* Have no police record for violence or any offences towards children
* Have a passion for providing care and support to children and young people
* Will not be solely reliant upon the income from fostering (there may be times between placements or waiting for your first)
* Can speak and write confidently in English
This vacancy may be of interest to the following candidates: Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker, Health Advisor, Care Assistant, Social Care Worker, Teacher, Teaching Assistant or childminder.
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