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Foster Carer

West Yorkshire, United Kingdom current average is £750

Have a spare room and a big heart? You could transform a child s life and your own as a Foster Carer.

We re Sparks Fostering, rated Outstanding for leadership by Ofsted, and we re looking for Foster Carers across Halifax and surrounding counties who can provide a safe and supportive home to a child or young person.

You don t need special qualifications just a willingness to learn, a nurturing heart, and space in your home.

What We Offer:

Pay & Financial Support

  • £500 £1000 + per week per child (current average fee is £750/week, including for newly approved carers)
  • £1,500 approval bonus after panel
  • £200 loyalty bonus every year you remain approved
  • Two weeks paid respite per year
  • Two weeks bridging payments to support gaps between placements
  • Generous tax relief for foster carers

Grants & Extras

  • Up to £300 child welcome grant for each new placement
  • Up to £450 per child per year for birthdays & religious festivals
  • Holiday grant up to £300 twice yearly per child
  • £20+ per week saved for each child, paid to them when placement ends

Training & Ongoing Support

  • Weekly 1:1 support from your social worker
  • Additional weekly support per child
  • Matching support from a dedicated support worker
  • £50 per month training & events allowance
  • Specialist training, first aid & de-escalation training
  • Therapy, counselling & tuition for children fully funded

What You ll Do:

As a foster carer, you ll care for a child who cannot live with their birth family. Your role is to provide stability, safety, and love we provide everything else.

You ll attend training, work with a social worker, and be part of a supportive fostering team.

Requirements:

  • A spare bedroom in your home
  • Age 21 or older
  • Based in England
  • Willing to undertake a background check and assessment process
  • Commitment to caring for children in need

Additional Benefits:

  • Work from home

Next Steps:

Interested in finding out more?

- Click Apply Now!

We d love to hear from you even if you're just exploring your options.

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Are you a Teaching Assistant ready to take your skills beyond the classroom? You already support children's learning, development, and wellbeing - now you can use those same skills to provide a stable, nurturing home for a young person transitioning from residential care or other high-support settings.

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  • Student visas
  • Health & Care Worker visas
  • Spouse Visa
  • Any other temporary or time-limited visa
  • Fostering requires permanent residency status in the UK.

If you do not meet all of the above criteria, please do not apply, as your application will not be progressed

Is it Time to Use Your Social Work Skills Differently?

Every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and part of a family. Right now, young people in Bedford Borough are living in residential care and need someone who can help them take the next step into a stable home where they can heal and thrive.

If you have experience in residential care, education, health, youth work, or social care, you already have skills that could change a child s future. This role is not about providing a bed. It is about offering consistency, kindness, and the belief that life can get better.

As a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer, you will welcome a young person into your home and provide full-time care, supported every step of the way by a dedicated local team.

Why Choose Specialist Therapeutic Fostering?

This specialist route is for people who want to make a profound difference. You will work as part of a trauma-informed team, helping children transition out of residential care into a safe family environment where they can build trust and independence.

This role offers you the chance to transform a child s life while experiencing something life-changing yourself.

What You Will Receive as a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer

  • £62,000 per year plus £1,000 additional allowances for holidays and birthdays
  • Up to 28 days respite each year
  • Specialist trauma-informed training and ongoing professional development
  • Clinical supervision and 24/7 out-of-hours support
  • Peer support networks, including access to the Mockingbird Constellation model
  • Membership of The Fostering Network
  • Be part of a local fostering team that knows and values its carers

Could This Be You?

We are looking for individuals or couples who:

  • Live in Bedford or the surrounding area
  • Can offer a dedicated bedroom for fostering a young person
  • Have experience supporting children with emotional or behavioural needs
  • Are resilient, nurturing, and open to learning
  • Can provide full-time care (at least one person at home if applying as a couple)

Ideally, you will have no children under 12 living at home. Exceptions may apply depending on the child s needs.

Please note - fostering requires you to register as self-employed. You will be responsible for managing your own tax affairs and maintaining the necessary records related to the role.

Is it Time for a Change?

This is your opportunity to use your social work skills in a way that truly matters. You will make a difference to a child, to your community, and to yourself.

Apply now to speak with our team and take the first step toward becoming a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer for Bedford Borough.

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