- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- GBP 45,000 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Applicants must be at least 21 years old. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, including single individuals, couples (same-sex or opposite-sex), tenants, and people of diverse religions and ethnicities. Home ownership is not mandatory.
- Resume
- Required to apply
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Job description
Overview
Shropshire Council invites individuals aged 21 or above to join Shropshire's fostering program, helping to provide vital care for children within the county. By becoming a foster carer, you can help keep children close to their community, preventing placements far from familiar surroundings or in residential homes.
Why Foster with Shropshire
We offer comprehensive support throughout every stage of your fostering experience, whether you are new or have prior foster care experience. As a non-profit entity, all resources are reinvested to support the children and carers involved.
Compensation and Benefits
- Receive weekly, tax-free payments tailored to your experience and number of children cared for.
- New carers can earn up to £45,000 yearly for one child.
- Experienced carers with prior fostering or childcare background may earn higher payment rates.
- Income increases when caring for multiple children.
- Stable work opportunity as local authority consistently needs foster carers.
Who Can Apply
We seek individuals from all walks of life who are committed to making a positive impact by offering love and security to children. Relationship status or home ownership is not a prerequisite; we welcome single carers, couples of any gender, tenants, and individuals from various ethnic and religious backgrounds. Full-time workers are also encouraged to apply.
Additional Support and Perks
- Competitive remuneration and ongoing financial incentives
- Continuous supervision and dedicated 24/7 support phone line
- Priority placement of children with our carers
- Access to ongoing training and local fostering support groups
- Membership to the Fostering Network and a bespoke mentor scheme
- Availability of clinical supervision
- Blue Light Card eligibility, offering discounts at multiple retailers and services
- Close collaboration between children's social workers and supervising social workers to enhance communication
Contact Information
Interested individuals can start their journey by contacting Shropshire Fostering via telephone at 0800 783 8798 or email at fostering@shropshire.gov.uk. Further details and enquiry forms are available on the Shropshire Council website.