Foster Carers - Calderdale Council
Calderdale Council
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Salary
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Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Closing date
29 October 2026
11 days leftJob description
Make a Real Difference – Become a Foster Carer with Calderdale Council
Do you have a big heart, a listening ear, and the kind of patience that helps others grow? Then fostering could be your calling.
At Calderdale Council, we believe that every child deserves safety, stability, and someone who believes in them. That’s why we’re inviting people just like you; those with warmth, empathy, and a natural instinct to care to join our fostering community and help shape brighter futures for children and young people in our area.
Fostering isn’t just a role, it’s a vocation. It’s about using the qualities you already have to make a lasting impact. Whether you're a great communicator, a calm presence in a storm, or someone who simply wants to give back, you already have the foundations to be a fantastic foster carer. We’ll support you with the rest.
- Full Council Tax exemption (terms and conditions apply)
- Extensive training - online and in-person, tailored to your journey
- Your own dedicated fostering social worker
- Peer mentoring from experienced foster carers
- Access to:
- Informal support groups to connect and share
- Support groups for your own children
- Therapeutic advice and emotional support
- Financial support with opportunities to progress as you gain experience
We welcome people from all walks of life, regardless of background, religion, race, gender, or sexuality. If you:
- Are aged 21 or over
- Have a spare bedroom
- Are ready to support and nurture a young person
…then fostering could be for you.
Every application is assessed individually, and we value life experience just as much as formal qualifications. All foster carers undergo a full assessment, including DBS and medical checks.
Ready to Learn More?
Call us: 01422 266020
Email us: fostering@calderdale.gov.uk
Or visit: www.calderdale.gov.uk/fostering
You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to care.
Join us, and help make a difference.
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First seen
7 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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