We are looking for foster carers who live within 60 miles of Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Elgin. They will be matched with one of our Foster Care Social Workers in our Edinburgh and Aberdeen offices.
Job purpose
To provide a family home and care to children and young people who cannot be cared for by their birth parents.
Main duties
Additional considerations
Teamwork
You will be a key participant in the development of the plan for a child in your care. You are part of the Team that will work together to ensure the best possible outcomes for the child.
The Team can include:
Supervision and support
Terms and conditions
You will receive a Foster Carer Handbook that details all your conditions of service and the expectations of you in the foster carer role. You are considered as self-employed for HMRC purposes.
Fostering allowances and fees
Details of the rates paid are issued in April each year to all carers. Payments are made four weekly in advance directly into bank accounts, and carers receive a statement giving details of the payment made.
Carers must ensure that St. Andrew’s Children’s Society is supplied with their full name, address and relevant bank account details to ensure payments are made efficiently.
St. Andrew’s Children’s Society reserves the right to vary or amend the duties and responsibilities of the post holder at any time according to the needs of the Company’s business.
Please complete the attached Fostering enquiry form if you are ready to take the next step in your fostering journey with us.
Alternatively, please call 0131 454 3370 and ask to speak to the Duty Worker or email info@standrews-children.org.uk if you have any questions you would like to ask first, about becoming a foster carer for St Andrew’s Children’s Society.