Foster Carer - Short / Long Term Carers Needed

* Foster Carer
* Leeds
* £300 to £450 per week, plus allowances and tax benefits (depending on type of care)
* 24 hour support, continuous training & development, paid planned breaks (for full time carers) and competitive fostering allowances

Foster Carers / Foster Parents are sought to join this nationwide children's charity in and around Leeds to welcome a child or young person into your home and care for them full time. Foster Carers come from all kinds of backgrounds. Some are married, some are single and some live with a partner. Everyone brings different experiences to the job but they do share a passion - making a difference and doing something life changing.

This fostering organisation works with over 50,000 children and young people and runs 600 services across the UK. They tackle issues such as child neglect and abuse whilst offering a range of innovative services to children in care, disabled children, young people and families. There is a huge shortage of Foster Carers in the UK, and this organisation is recruiting carers to help give children and young people the care and support they need to thrive in a family home environment.

The ideal Foster Carer will need to possess the following:
* A spare room in your home
* The energy and maturity to care for a child who needs a Foster Home
* Experience of working with or caring for children or young people
* The ability to care for a child full time (if you are considering part time - there might be opportunities too)

As a Foster Carer you will be given round the clock support either over the phone, by email or in person. Foster Carers are valued for their skills and contribution and are rewarded with continuous training and development, including NVQ qualifications.

Please click to apply for the opportunity to become a Foster Carer in and around Leeds!


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eRecruit Solutions is a flat fee online recruitment company, who actively recruit for the following roles: Fostering, Child Care, Social Work, Foster Carer, Child Support, Social Care, Residential Carer, Youth Worker, Foster Parent in Leeds

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