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A New Year! A New Career? A Whole New Purpose in Life!
We are looking for amazing people to work with us as foster carers. If you have the desire to help transform the lives of children or teenagers by providing a loving, supportive and safe home in which they can live, then please contact us immediately for an informal telephone interview on 01233 210668. Alternatively, apply online if fostering sounds like a career for you.
WE ARE RECRUITING:
• People new to fostering (single or couples)
• Experienced foster carers
RECRUITMENT AREAS:
• Ashford (and surrounding villages)
• Medway Towns (and surrounding villages)
• Maidstone (and surrounding villages)
• Faversham (and surrounding villages)
• North/West Kent as a whole
ABOUT FOSTERING
Fostering is one of the most rewarding career choices you can make. There are high’s and there are lows. But the one thing that is certain is that by working as a foster carer you will be making a significant contribution to society and enhancing your life by looking after a vulnerable child or teenager.
ABOUT FOSTERCARE UK IN KENT
Foster Care UK was founded in Kent and is your local fostering service. We pride ourselves on the high levels of support we provide to all our foster carers and the quality of training and development we deliver to ensure that you are properly equipped to foster and you have the opportunity to develop specialist skills throughout your journey as a foster carer with us.
As a fully trained foster carer working for us you will be at the centre of a highly professional team dedicated to helping children and teenagers.
BENEFITS OF FOSTERING WITH US
• Excellent pay and benefits including fully paid respite
• 24/7/365 support from our highly professional and friendly local team
• High quality Skills to Foster Training and development to fully prepare you for a career in fostering
• Ongoing development to enhance your skills as a foster carer
• Therapeutic support for children and teenagers in need
• Ambassador Foster Carers who are available to offer you mentoring and support whenever you need it.
• Annual Dinner Dance, Xmas Hamper and other treats throughout the year!
WHAT OUR FOSTER CARERS SAY ABOUT US
We believe we are one of the best service providers to work for. We have gained a reputation for providing high levels of support to their foster carers, which is why retention of foster carers is excellent and outcomes for children and young people are successful.
The proof is in the pudding (as they say)! This is what Ofted said about the satisfaction of our Foster Carers in their 2015 report:
“Foster carers are extremely happy with the agency; they receive excellent support and feel valued”
“A diverse training programme equips foster carers with wide ranging skills to meet the needs of young people”
Of the service and support we provide, one foster carer says “I have a complex little girl. The support of the agency has been fantastic, for me and the child; it has kept the placement going”
Another carer says “I’m getting the day-to-day support I need to foster; you say you need help and they’re there like a shot”
WHO CAN FOSTER?
Foster carers can be married, single, co-habiting, male, female, same sex couples and be of any ethnicity, culture or faith. There are no upper age limits for foster carers as long as you have the energy and ability to care for children in need of care.
ALREADY FOSTERING?
As an approved foster carer we offer unrivalled levels of support, personal development, excellent pay, and an open door policy to anyone in the business, including our MD. We’re a friendly bunch too!
We are experienced in helping foster carers switch. We will support you every step of the way through the process so that you are able to switch as quickly as possible. Apply today if you’d like to speak to us in more detail about the switching process and how great it is to work for a fostering service that really cares.
TYPES OF FOSTERING PLACEMENT
We can offer you a wide variety of placement types and duration to suit your circumstances and strengths.
Children who come to us range in age from very young to late teens. They come from a multitude of backgrounds and issues bringing them into the care system. They include a single child, siblings, teen mother and baby, migrant refugees, and there are children who have been abused, abandoned or whose parents are unable to cope.
What binds them is their need for a great deal of support, patience, guidance and care to help them through one of the most turbulent times of their lives.
ABOUT YOU!
To become a foster carer you will need the following attributes:
• You are over the age of 25
• You have a spare bedroom in your home
• You are happy to work from home full-time and be self employed (we’ll help with the paperwork)
• You have the support of family and friends where applicable
• You have the passion to nurture and are patient and remain calm under pressure
• You are warm hearted and supportive, firm and fair minded
• You are cheerful, positive and like to motivate others
• You live in Ashford, Medway Towns, Maidstone, Faversham and surrounding areas in Kent.
• And finally, you have the desire to make a difference to society by transforming a young person’s life
Sound like a job for you? We hope so!
HOW TO APPLY
Please contact us today if you are interested in fostering.
Option 1: Online via this jobsite
http://www.fostercareuk.co.uk/application-form
Option 2: Telephone
Apply by telephone for short informal interview. We’ll you some basic questions to assess whether you qualify to be a foster carer. If you qualify, we’ll make an appointment to visit you at home. Tel: 01233 210668 (9am-5pm weekdays)
Option 3: Email
Apply by email. Please write to us telling us the following information.
1. Full name
2. Marital status
3. Address
4. Telephone number (home and mobile)
5. Email.
6. Please tell us when the best time of the day to contact you by phone
7. Do you have a spare bedroom (y/n)
8. Only attach a CV if you have one as its desirable but not necessary
We look forward to hearing from you!
For more information about fostering, please contact us for an informal chat with our friendly local team on 01233 210668.
Contact details and for more information:
FosterCare UK Kent Centre, FosterCare UK Ltd, Newbury House, Court Lodge Farm, Hinxhill, Ashford, Kent TN25 5NR
TEL:
01233 210668
WEB:
www.fostercareuk.co.uk
LIKE US:
www.facebook.com/WeAreFosterCareUK
FOLLOW US:
https://twitter.com/FosterCare_UK
BLOG (reflections of a foster carer – bi-weekly diary)
http://www.fostercareuk.co.uk/blog-posts
Advertiser: Direct Employer
Reference:
Posted on: 2016-06-17 08:04:39
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This Job Has Expired! This advert has now been deleted by the advertiser, the details below are for information only.
A New Year! A New Career? A Whole New Purpose in Life!
We are looking for amazing people to work with us as foster carers. If you have the desire to help transform the lives of children or teenagers by providing a loving, supportive and safe home in which they can live, then please contact us immediately for an informal telephone interview on 01233 210668. Alternatively, apply online if fostering sounds like a career for you.
WE ARE RECRUITING:
• People new to fostering (single or couples)
• Experienced foster carers
RECRUITMENT AREAS:
• Ashford (and surrounding villages)
• Medway Towns (and surrounding villages)
• Maidstone (and surrounding villages)
• Faversham (and surrounding villages)
• North/West Kent as a whole
ABOUT FOSTERING
Fostering is one of the most rewarding career choices you can make. There are high’s and there are lows. But the one thing that is certain is that by working as a foster carer you will be making a significant contribution to society and enhancing your life by looking after a vulnerable child or teenager.
ABOUT FOSTERCARE UK IN KENT
Foster Care UK was founded in Kent and is your local fostering service. We pride ourselves on the high levels of support we provide to all our foster carers and the quality of training and development we deliver to ensure that you are properly equipped to foster and you have the opportunity to develop specialist skills throughout your journey as a foster carer with us.
As a fully trained foster carer working for us you will be at the centre of a highly professional team dedicated to helping children and teenagers.
BENEFITS OF FOSTERING WITH US
• Excellent pay and benefits including fully paid respite
• 24/7/365 support from our highly professional and friendly local team
• High quality Skills to Foster Training and development to fully prepare you for a career in fostering
• Ongoing development to enhance your skills as a foster carer
• Therapeutic support for children and teenagers in need
• Ambassador Foster Carers who are available to offer you mentoring and support whenever you need it.
• Annual Dinner Dance, Xmas Hamper and other treats throughout the year!
WHAT OUR FOSTER CARERS SAY ABOUT US
We believe we are one of the best service providers to work for. We have gained a reputation for providing high levels of support to their foster carers, which is why retention of foster carers is excellent and outcomes for children and young people are successful.
The proof is in the pudding (as they say)! This is what Ofted said about the satisfaction of our Foster Carers in their 2015 report:
“Foster carers are extremely happy with the agency; they receive excellent support and feel valued”
“A diverse training programme equips foster carers with wide ranging skills to meet the needs of young people”
Of the service and support we provide, one foster carer says “I have a complex little girl. The support of the agency has been fantastic, for me and the child; it has kept the placement going”
Another carer says “I’m getting the day-to-day support I need to foster; you say you need help and they’re there like a shot”
WHO CAN FOSTER?
Foster carers can be married, single, co-habiting, male, female, same sex couples and be of any ethnicity, culture or faith. There are no upper age limits for foster carers as long as you have the energy and ability to care for children in need of care.
ALREADY FOSTERING?
As an approved foster carer we offer unrivalled levels of support, personal development, excellent pay, and an open door policy to anyone in the business, including our MD. We’re a friendly bunch too!
We are experienced in helping foster carers switch. We will support you every step of the way through the process so that you are able to switch as quickly as possible. Apply today if you’d like to speak to us in more detail about the switching process and how great it is to work for a fostering service that really cares.
TYPES OF FOSTERING PLACEMENT
We can offer you a wide variety of placement types and duration to suit your circumstances and strengths.
Children who come to us range in age from very young to late teens. They come from a multitude of backgrounds and issues bringing them into the care system. They include a single child, siblings, teen mother and baby, migrant refugees, and there are children who have been abused, abandoned or whose parents are unable to cope.
What binds them is their need for a great deal of support, patience, guidance and care to help them through one of the most turbulent times of their lives.
ABOUT YOU!
To become a foster carer you will need the following attributes:
• You are over the age of 25
• You have a spare bedroom in your home
• You are happy to work from home full-time and be self employed (we’ll help with the paperwork)
• You have the support of family and friends where applicable
• You have the passion to nurture and are patient and remain calm under pressure
• You are warm hearted and supportive, firm and fair minded
• You are cheerful, positive and like to motivate others
• You live in Ashford, Medway Towns, Maidstone, Faversham and surrounding areas in Kent.
• And finally, you have the desire to make a difference to society by transforming a young person’s life
Sound like a job for you? We hope so!
HOW TO APPLY
Please contact us today if you are interested in fostering.
Option 1: Online via this jobsite
http://www.fostercareuk.co.uk/application-form
Option 2: Telephone
Apply by telephone for short informal interview. We’ll you some basic questions to assess whether you qualify to be a foster carer. If you qualify, we’ll make an appointment to visit you at home. Tel: 01233 210668 (9am-5pm weekdays)
Option 3: Email
Apply by email. Please write to us telling us the following information.
1. Full name
2. Marital status
3. Address
4. Telephone number (home and mobile)
5. Email.
6. Please tell us when the best time of the day to contact you by phone
7. Do you have a spare bedroom (y/n)
8. Only attach a CV if you have one as its desirable but not necessary
We look forward to hearing from you!
For more information about fostering, please contact us for an informal chat with our friendly local team on 01233 210668.
Contact details and for more information:
FosterCare UK Kent Centre, FosterCare UK Ltd, Newbury House, Court Lodge Farm, Hinxhill, Ashford, Kent TN25 5NR
TEL:
01233 210668
WEB:
www.fostercareuk.co.uk
LIKE US:
www.facebook.com/WeAreFosterCareUK
FOLLOW US:
https://twitter.com/FosterCare_UK
BLOG (reflections of a foster carer – bi-weekly diary)
http://www.fostercareuk.co.uk/blog-posts
Advertiser: Direct Employer
Reference:
Posted on: 2016-06-17 08:04:39
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