Foster Carer
Randstad Care
Bradford
Salary
£23,520 to £50,640
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
17 September 2026
17 days left
In plain English
What this job actually involves
You'd be caring for vulnerable children in a stable and nurturing home environment, working with a team to help them develop and thrive. This role suits people with experience in health, education, or social care who want to make a difference in children's lives. It's a flexible job with various placement options and ongoing support.
What you'll need
- You must be at least 21 years old and have a suitable spare bedroom in your home.
- You need to be a UK resident or have indefinite leave to remain.
- You should have experience in health, social care, education, nursing, or youth work.
- You'll need to be available to participate in training and support sessions.
How to boost your chances
- Consider volunteering or working with children in a related field to gain experience and build your skills.
- Think about what type of placement option suits you best, such as respite or long-term care.
- Make sure you understand the requirements and responsibilities of being a foster carer before applying.
- Be prepared to undergo a thorough assessment and approval process before starting the role.
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Job description
Foster Carer
We are seeking dedicated professionals to join our network of foster carers. If you possess a background in health, education, or social care, your expertise can provide the stable, trauma-informed support that vulnerable children urgently require. We offer various placement options-including respite, emergency, and long-term care-designed to align with your personal and professional commitments. Responsibilities
Provide high-quality, trauma-informed care tailored to the individual needs of the child.Collaborate with a dedicated team of therapists and social care professionals to ensure ongoing development.Maintain a safe, nurturing home environment that promotes stability and well-being.Participate in continuous professional development and clinical training.Utilise 24/7 support resources to navigate challenges effectively. Qualifications
Minimum age of 21 years.A suitable, permanent spare bedroom in your residence.Full-time UK residency or indefinite leave to remain.Demonstrable experience in health, social care, education, nursing, or youth work. What We Offer
Weekly financial recognition ranging from £491 to £1055.Access to fully funded, specialist training programs.24/7 professional guidance and clinical support. To Apply If you are interested in becoming a foster carer please reach out on
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.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
Reed
First seen
9 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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