Children's Carer with Cambridgeshire County Council - Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Children's Carer with Cambridgeshire County Council - Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Our Benefits0About the role

If youre looking for a role thats as rewarding as it is meaningful, fostering might be your calling. As a foster carer, you will provide a safe and nurturing environment for children, helping them to develop emotionally and socially. You dont need previous fostering experience or to have children of your own. What we value most are transferable skills, a willingness to learn, and a genuine desire to help children thrive.

Why Foster with Us?

• Becoming a foster carer is a big step, and we are with you every step of the way by offering:
• Competitive allowances to help you care for children in your home.
• Guidance and support from our dedicated team to focus on providing a stable environment.
• Mentorship from experienced foster carers to ensure you feel confident in your new role.
• Access to comprehensive training, including both online and in-person options.
• Duty phonelines for assistance whenever you need it.

How to Apply

We understand that life is busy, and well discuss the different types of fostering with you to find the best fit for your lifestyle. If you feel fostering is right for you, or know someone who would make a great foster carer, get in touch today at fostering@cambridgeshire.gov.uk or visit our website for more information on how you can get started.

A Commitment to Safety

We are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of children and vulnerable adults. As such, all foster carers are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service as part of our safeguarding process.

Celebrating Diversity

We strive to create a fostering service that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities we support. We believe that diversity strengthens our service, and were seeking individuals from all backgrounds ready to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people.

Ready to make a difference? Contact us today to learn more about becoming a foster carer!

About you0About usCambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organisation and our communities.https://youtu.be/DDE1nplZttYVisit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion.http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers