Mockingbird Hub Carer
Stoke-On-Trent City Council
Stoke-on-TrentView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£500 a week
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Closing date
24 October 2026
5 days leftJob description
Children’s Social Care – Stoke on Trent City Council
Be the heart of a fostering community.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking an experienced foster carer to take on the rewarding role of Mockingbird Hub Carer as part of our innovative Mockingbird Family Model.
The hub carer sits at the centre of a group of 6–10 local foster families (a “constellation”), providing practical, emotional and crisis support to help placements thrive and children experience stability, belonging and connection.
- Provide planned and emergency support, including sleepovers and respite
- Offer peer support and guidance to foster carers
- Coordinate social activities and constellation meetings
- Work closely with a Mockingbird Liaison Worker
- Help prevent placement breakdowns and strengthen relationships
This is a full‑time fostering role, not a council employment post.
- An experienced, approved foster carer
- Confident, resilient and flexible
- Skilled at building relationships, mediating and advocating
- Able to offer a welcoming home environment (two spare beds preferred)
Single carers or couples with strong support networks are welcome to apply.
- £500 per week Mockingbird hub fee
- Mileage covered (up to 200 miles per week)
- Specialist training and ongoing support
- Paid breaks away from the hub
- The chance to be part of a nationally recognised fostering model
Complete an Expression of Interest form and speak to your Supervising Social Worker to discuss whether this role is right for you and your family.
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First seen
6 October 2026
Last checked
18 October 2026
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