Foster Carers Employer - Team Fostering Reference number - Sector - Charity Department - Fostering Service Location: - Northumberland, Tyneside, Wearside, Teesside, County Durham, Yorkshire, East Midlands NE29 7ST North Shields Orion Business Park Unit 6 Salary - £318 - £414 per week for each child placed £ 414 Duration - Permanent Hours - Various Closing date - Ongoing 1/2/2020 12:00:00 AM Get a Job Basket Register Now Job Description THE ROLE: An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen as Team Fostering is looking to recruit Foster Carers across the North East. This would be the ideal opportunity for someone who has previously worked, or currently works with, children and young people but feels that they want to do more. It would also suit a parent whose children are older or have recently left home. As a foster carer you will provide 1-1 care and support to children and young people ranging from 0-18 years, although this will generally be for older children. This is a challenging position but very rewarding so would require applicants to have a strong desire to care for a child or young person and make a difference to their life. THE CANDIDATE: There is no image of the perfect foster carer/family so we would love to hear from people from all walks of life, regardless of age, race, gender or sexual orientation. Previous experience working with children/vulnerable adults would be an advantage as would previous parenting experience, however this is not essential. To be a foster carer with Team Fostering you are Over 21 years of age. Have a spare bedroom in your home. Not employed with anyone else once approved as a foster carer. Able to drive and have access to a car. Not currently providing care for any children in your home under the age of 8. Contact information Apply to be a foster carer with Team Fostering If you would like to become a foster carer with Team Fostering fill out or online enquiry form at www.teamfostering.co.uk/make-an-enquiry.aspx. If you would prefer to speak to us on the phone, you can reach our Recruitment Administrator Sam on 0800 292 2003. How to apply Please see the contact information section above for details about how to apply for this job. Send to a friend Print this page Share: Please Note: The above documents can be opened by using your preferred word/spreadsheet processor and a PDF viewer. View more jobs Durham