About this role
Foster Carer Opportunities - Flexible, Respite & Full-Time Placements
Job Type: Full-Time | Part-Time | Flexible | Respite
Locations: Manchester, Merseyside, Yorkshire, East Midlands, West Midlands, Wales, South East & Scotland
About the Role
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people? Do you have experience in health, education, social care, nursing, childcare, or a related field?
Your skills and experience could provide a vulnerable child with the stability, care, and trauma-informed support they need to thrive.
Whether you are looking to make fostering your full-time commitment, provide weekend respite care alongside your current career, or support children through short-term and emergency placements, there are flexible fostering opportunities available to suit your lifestyle.
Foster Care Opportunities Available
Full-Time & Specialist Therapeutic Placements
- Provide dedicated, long-term care and support for children with complex needs.
- Create a safe, stable, and nurturing home environment using trauma-informed approaches.
Short-Term & Emergency Care
- Provide temporary care and stability for children during urgent situations.
- Support children through periods of change and uncertainty.
Weekend Respite Care
- Offer short-break support for children and families.
- Flexible opportunities that can fit around your existing work and personal commitments.
What Our Clients Offer
- Financial support package of £491 - £1,055 per week to cover the costs of caring and recognise your skills and experience.
- Fully funded specialist training and continuous professional development.
- Access to clinical, therapeutic, and professional support from experienced social care teams.
- 24/7 guidance and emergency support whenever required.
Key Requirements
To apply, you must meet the following criteria
- Aged 21 or over
- Have a suitable home with a spare bedroom
- Be a full-time UK resident or hold Indefinite Leave to Remain
- Experience in health, social care, education, nursing, youth work, childcare, or a related background is highly desirable.
How to Apply
If you are interested in becoming a Foster Carer and would like to discuss the opportunities available, please get in touch.
Contact: Tanaaz Fathima
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Take the first step towards making a positive difference in a child's life.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.