Full Time Foster Carer
We're looking for people to provide a stable, loving home for vulnerable children in the
Midlands, Northwest England and Yorkshire.
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Salary Range:
Generous fostering pay and allowances*
*pay is dependent on the number of children you foster and how complex their needs are. 14 days paid respite care annually.
Location:
Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Coventry, Worcester Sheffield, Barnsley, Wakefield, Hull
Home working/Some travel required
Role Type:
Full time – Self Employed*
*Providing care 24/7 and 365 days a year. Respite & short-term fostering opportunities available.
Other Benefits Include: holiday, birthday and religious festivals allowances per looked after child; up to £1000 referral bonus when someone you recommend also becomes a foster carer; paid respite care; full training and dedicated support team.
Make a Difference – Become a Foster Carer with The Foster Care Charity!
Are you compassionate, patient, and ready to transform a child’s life? At The Foster Care Charity, we’re looking for people who can provide a stable, loving home for children who need it most. No formal qualifications or experience are required—just a big heart and a commitment to helping children thrive. You’ll need to be aged over 21 years, live in England and have a spare bedroom in your home.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide a safe, caring, and nurturing home environment for a child or young person.
- Support their emotional, educational, and social development.
- Work as part of a professional team, including social workers and other support staff.
- Attend training and support sessions to develop your skills.
What We Offer:
✔ Generous fostering allowance to support you in your role.
✔ 24/7 support, 365 days a year – we’re always here for you.
✔ Full training and ongoing professional development – no experience needed.
✔ A dedicated social worker to guide and support you.
✔ A welcoming community of foster carers for peer support.
Who Can Foster?
We welcome foster carers from all backgrounds – whether you’re single, married, a homeowner or renting. What matters most is your ability to offer a safe, supportive, and loving home.
Change a child’s future – foster with us today! 💙
Links to find out more about this role
A day in the life of a Foster Carer
To discuss this role further, please contact our Foster Carer recruitment team:
email – hello@fccharity.org.uk or phone to book a time to chat on 01684 892380.
FCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosures Barring Service. CVs will not be accepted; all applicants must go through the foster carer application process.
FCC is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.