- I am currently renting - You could still Foster
- I'm on benefits - You could still Foster
- I'm unemployed - You could still Foster
- I'm disabled - You could still Foster
- I'm single - You could still Foster
- I am in a same sex relationship - You could still Foster
- My children are still at home - You could still Foster
- I am retired -You could still Foster
- I have pets in my home - You could still Foster
- I can't afford to look after children - You are paid a Weekly allowance of between £400-£700 per week
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Foster Carer
1 week ago
Empower Family Group Taunton, United Kingdom**There are some common misconceptions about fostering**: · - **I am currently renting - You could still Foster** · - **I'm on benefits - You could still Foster** · - **I'm unemployed - You could still Foster** · - **I'm disabled - You could still Foster** · - **I'm single - You ...
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Foster Carer
1 week ago
Empower Family Group Taunton, United Kingdom**There are some common misconceptions about fostering**: · - **I am currently renting - You could still Foster** · - **Im on benefits - You could still Foster** · - **Im unemployed - You could still Foster** · - **Im disabled - You could still Foster** · - **I'm single - You cou ...
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Foster Carer
1 week ago
Empower Family Group Bridgwater, United Kingdom**There are some common misconceptions about fostering**: · - **I am currently renting - You could still Foster** · - **I'm on benefits - You could still Foster** · - **I'm unemployed - You could still Foster** · - **I'm disabled - You could still Foster** · - **I'm single - You ...
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Foster Carer
1 week ago
Empower Family Group Taunton, United KingdomJob Description · Empower Fostering is a small Independent Family Run Fostering Agency based in Taunton and operating across the southwest region; covering a catchment area from Bristol to Plymouth. We have been rated 'Good' in our last Ofsted inspection and the level of support ...
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Foster Carer
1 week ago
Empower Family Group Taunton, United KingdomEmpower Fostering is a small Independent Family Run Fostering Agency based in Taunton and operating across the southwest region; covering a catchment area from Bristol to Plymouth. We have been rated 'Good' in our last Ofsted inspection and the level of support to foster carers h ...
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Supervising Social Worker
1 day ago
Rapier Taunton, United Kingdom Full timeAn Independent Fostering Agency rated 'Good' by Ofsted, are looking for knowledgeable Supervising Social Workers to join their team. · As a Supervising Social Worker, you will be looking after a manageable caseload of foster families. Working in partnership with other team member ...
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Supervising Social Worker
3 days ago
Rapier Taunton, United Kingdom Full timeAn Independent Fostering Agency rated 'Good' by Ofsted, are looking for knowledgeable Supervising Social Workers to join their team. · As a Supervising Social Worker, you will be looking after a manageable caseload of foster families. Working in partnership with other team member ...
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Supervising Social Worker
1 week ago
Day Webster Taunton, United KingdomSupervising Social Worker - Fostering Team -East · Responsibilities include: · Providing support and supervision to foster carers · Completing Annual Reviews and attending panel · Supporting the development of the service ...
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Finance Assistant
6 days ago
Somerset County Council Taunton, United Kingdom**Why should I choose Somerset Council?** · Good question. · Well, for a start, we're a hugely ambitious council, committed to improving lives for the residents, communities, and businesses of Somerset. · And that's why we're working so hard to build a sustainable organisation wi ...
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Non- Invasive Cardiac Physiology Lead
3 days ago
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Taunton, United KingdomPlease refer to Job description for full details. Communication and Key Working Relationships Exercise open and honest communication with all staff groups to ensure awareness of service priorities, plans and objectives. Create a culture which fosters staff involvement, a progress ...
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Marketing and Communications Officer
3 days ago
Empower Family Group Taunton, United Kingdom**Role: Marketing & Communications Officer** · **Contracted Hours: 40 per week, working Monday to Friday 08:30am - 4:30pm** · **Annual leave entitlement: 28 days including bank holidays.** · **Annual Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum DOE** · **Calling all Creative Communicators ...
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Administrative Assistant
3 days ago
Somerset County Council Taunton, United Kingdom**Some key information** · - This role offers hybrid working, and you will need to be able to travel to County Hall, Taunton, on a Tuesday & Thursday. · - 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) - based on working 37 hours per week · - Take on a leading role withing a small, s ...
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Administrative Assistant
8 hours ago
Somerset Council Taunton, United Kingdom**Some key information** · - This role offers hybrid working, and you will need to be able to travel to County Hall, Taunton, on a Tuesday & Thursday. · - 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) - pro rata · - Take on a leading role withing a small, supportive team · **What wi ...
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Older Person's Mental Health Practitioner
1 week ago
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Taunton, United KingdomTaunton and West Somerset Neighbourhood OPMH would like to welcome a new team member who is motivated, caring, forward thinking individual who embraces a challenge Our supportive team welcome applicants who may want a change or their first step in newly qualified nurse role. · Th ...
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Service Support Assistant
4 days ago
Devon County Council Exeter, United Kingdom**Part Time 18.5 hours per week** · **Why work for Fostering?** · Fostering Devon is a large, countywide service that provides foster care placements to children and young people in the care of the local authority. We also recruit new foster carers, look to make foster placements ...
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Creative Psychotherapist
2 days ago
Capstone Foster Care Exeter, United KingdomCapstone Foster Care have developed a Multi-disciplinary Assessment, Treatment and Therapy Service (MATTS) which provides assessment, consultation and treatment to children and young people looked after in our fostering services. · We are looking for an experienced Creative Thera ...
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Social Care Officer
3 days ago
Vale of Glamorgan Council Barry, United Kingdom**About us** · The Vale of Glamorgan Council's Social Services seeks to put people at the heart of their own care, no matter why they need social care support. We want to offer people the right help at the right time to help them be happy, safe and have the best opportunities in ...
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Supervising Social Worker Fostering
8 hours ago
Reed Talent Solutions Uplyme, United KingdomAre you looking to make a difference in Children's lives? Here is an opportunity for you to work as Supervising Social Worker in Fostering Services where you can work with children. · The rate of pay would be up to £38 per hour depending on your location and this may be negotiabl ...
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Recruitment Resourcer
1 week ago
The Care Collective Penarth, United Kingdom**Job Title **Recruitment Resourcer, Temporary for 6 months · **Hours** 18.5 · **Salary** £22,000 - £24,000 per annum (pro rata) DOE · **About Us** · We are passionate about supporting unpaid carers, the people who assist family members or friends with personal care, medical or h ...
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Home-based Supervising Social Worker
1 week ago
NonStop Consulting Ltd South West England, United KingdomTherapeutic fostering agency looking to hire a permanent Home-based supervising social worker to supervise a low caseload in Somerset. Fantastic opportunity to build up new skills within therapeutic social care and add great value to your work. · The fostering agency is an experi ...
Foster Carer - Taunton, United Kingdom - Empower Family Group
Description
Empower Fostering is a small Independent Family Run Fostering Agency based in Taunton and operating across the southwest region; covering a catchment area from Bristol to Plymouth. We have been rated 'Good' in our last Ofsted inspection and the level of support to foster carers has been acknowledged. We are committed to providing bespoke packages that enable children to be placed in high quality caring foster homes. If you have the space in your home and heart, then we urge anyone who is passionate about making a difference to children's lives to apply or to get in touch with our team for an informal chat.
There are some common misconceptions about fostering:
We receive hundreds of referrals from Bristol, Somerset, Devon, Torquay, Plymouth and Cornwall to name but a few. They are all in need of a loving and supportive homes for children and young people.
We welcome applications people from all social, economic, cultural and religious backgrounds who reflect the different cultures and diversity of young people that come into care.
We need Foster Carers in the Southwest. Could this be you?
Foster carers are very important people, they are fully trained and supported as childcare experts. Foster carers work closely with other professionals to provide high standards of care and be the child's advocate. Could you provide children with the opportunity to grow and develop in a loving, caring and stable environment where they can explore their interests and achieve their educational and life potential.
Why should you Foster with us?
We are a family run independent fostering agency, founded by Foster Carers, so we have a unique insight into what Foster Carers experience. We really do understand the rewards and challenges faced by Foster Carers and their families. We provide comprehensive, ongoing training and support, an experienced foster carer buddy to support you as you begin your fostering career, a 24/7 on call service, a foster carer support group, as well as events and activities for foster children, birth children and foster carers.
Contact us today for an informal, no obligation chat – or enquire via our website
Salary: Upto £52,000 per annum
