Foster carer

Foster Carer Opportunities - Flexible, Respite & Full-Time Placements

Job Type: Full-Time | Part-Time | Flexible | Respite
Locations: Manchester, Merseyside, Yorkshire, East Midlands, West Midlands, Wales, South East & Scotland

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people? Do you have experience in health, education, social care, nursing, childcare, or a related field?

Your skills and experience could provide a vulnerable child with the stability, care, and trauma-informed support they need to thrive.

Whether you are looking to make fostering your full-time commitment, provide weekend respite care alongside your current career, or support children through short-term and emergency placements, there are flexible fostering opportunities available to suit your lifestyle.

Full-Time & Specialist Therapeutic Placements

• Provide dedicated, long-term care and support for children with complex needs.

• Create a safe, stable, and nurturing home environment using trauma-informed approaches.

Short-Term & Emergency Care

• Provide temporary care and stability for children during urgent situations.

• Support children through periods of change and uncertainty.

Weekend Respite Care

• Offer short-break support for children and families.

• Flexible opportunities that can fit around your existing work and personal commitments.

• Financial support package of £491 - £1,055 per week to cover the costs of caring and recognise your skills and experience.

• Fully funded specialist training and continuous professional development.

• Access to clinical, therapeutic, and professional support from experienced social care teams.

• 24/7 guidance and emergency support whenever required.

To apply, you must meet the following criteria:

• Aged 21 or over

• Have a suitable home with a spare bedroom

• Be a full-time UK resident or hold Indefinite Leave to Remain

• Experience in health, social care, education, nursing, youth work, childcare, or a related background is highly desirable.

If you are interested in becoming a Foster Carer and would like to discuss the opportunities available, please get in touch.

Contact: Tanaaz Fathima
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Take the first step towards making a positive difference in a child's life.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.