Reading Fostering Service, run by Reading Borough Council, recruits foster carers to offer a stable home to children who cannot live with their birth families. Carers provide day-to-day care and emotional support, working alongside social workers and attending training, support groups and meetings about each child's welfare. A spare bedroom is needed for children aged three and over, with babies and children aged 0 to 2 possibly sharing a room after individual assessment, and applicants must live within 20 miles of Reading. Applicants must be over 21 and accept assessment and background checks.
What the job involves
- Provide day-to-day care and emotional support to each child or young person
- Work with social workers and other professionals to meet the child's needs
- Attend training, support groups and development activities
- Keep records and attend meetings about the child's welfare
Checks & eligibility
- Over 21 years old
- Live within 20 miles of Reading
- Willing to undergo background checks
Other
- Willing to undergo assessment and training
- Spare bedroom for children aged 3 and over
- Safe, stable and nurturing home environment
- Own or rent home, with written permission if renting
What’s offered
- Weekly allowance to cover the cost of caring for a child
- Full training, including specialist courses
- Dedicated supervising social worker
- Out of hours support
- Mockingbird Support Hub
- Membership of the Local Authority Fostering South East regional network
- Peer support, connections with local carers, support groups and social events
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
