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Foster Carer

RSD Fostering

Foster Carer

£26000

RSD Fostering, Edinburgh

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 25 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 8ee48d2c40df44baa5ba3b3e7b5a9fbe

Full Job Description

  • Provide a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for children in your care

  • Promote the physical, emotional, and educational development of the children

  • Encourage positive relationships and support childrens connections with their birth families

  • Collaborate with social workers and other professionals to meet the individual needs of each child

  • Maintain accurate records and report on the progress and well-being of children

    Over the age of 21 years

  • Have a permanent spare bedroom

  • Have the right to remain in the UK

  • Genuine passion for improving the lives of children

  • Flexibility and adaptability to accommodate different age groups and needs

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Resilience and the ability to manage changing situations

  • Basic computer skills for record keeping and reporting


    • We are committed to providing safe homes for children in need, come and be part of our story and feel the satisfaction of making a positive impact on a childs life.

    Foster Carers Wanted Are you ready to make a Difference in a Childs Life

    Are you passionate about positively impacting the lives of vulnerable children?

    Do you have a caring nature and the ability to provide a safe and nurturing home? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to become a Foster Carer and make a real difference.

    A foster carer is a family or individual who opens their home to support young people who are not able to live with their birth families. Fostering a child comes with great responsibility and understanding that each young person needs support and nurturing.

    If you want a skilled role that is home based, generously rewarded, and makes a real difference to society, fostering may be for you!

    What are the benefits?
  • The chance to join a supportive and inclusive community of foster carers and take part in the many carer and childrens activities throughout the year

    Full access to ongoing training and development via an online platform and face to face training courses

  • Discounts on many major retailers and leisure venues.

  • Blue light card

  • Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home

  • Membership to the Fostering Network

  • Generous fostering allowance average of £24,700 (equivalent of earning £30,000 with the Governments favourable tax allowances for Foster Carers) Dependent on Location.

  • West End shows discounts

  • The Duke of Edinburgh