Foster carers for teenagers with Fostering Rotherham, the fostering service of Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council. The work is giving a young person a safe, stable and consistent home through the teenage years, including those who have experienced trauma, loss or uncertainty. Placements focus on teenagers, a group often overlooked by fostering services. No previous fostering experience is needed, but applicants must have a spare bedroom or a room that could become one.
What the job involves
- Provide a safe, stable and supportive foster home for a teenager
- Offer patience, consistency and support through challenging days and difficult conversations
- Set clear, appropriate boundaries for the young person
- Support the young person's confidence, achievements and sense of being valued
- Work with a supervising social worker and the fostering team
- Complete training before and during the fostering period
- Take part in ongoing learning and development
What’s required
Skills & knowledge
- Patience and understanding
- Resilience and consistency
- A willingness to listen and learn
- Setting clear, appropriate boundaries
- A genuine commitment to helping a young person thrive
Other
- A spare bedroom or a room that could be made into a bedroom
What’s offered
- Comprehensive training before and during fostering, plus ongoing learning and development
- Dedicated support from the fostering team and a supervising social worker
- Access to a wider network of foster carers and regular support groups
- Events and opportunities to share experiences with other carers
- Financial support and fostering payments
- Respite and other support where appropriate
- Blue Light Card
- Gym membership at Places Leisure Centres in Rotherham
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
