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Fostering
Fostering is a "professional" role for which foster carers are paid a fee.
An Independent Fostering Agency pays a weekly fee of approximately £400 for a foster child.This may be linked to the child's needs or the professional expertise the foster carer has.
If someone wants to work from home who has an interest in looking after children and young people and they are looking for a job that will fit around their own family commitments, fostering can be the ideal solution.
The job description of a Foster carer is to look after children.
All foster carers are registered with and contracted to a local authority or voluntary or Independent agency. Foster carers are seen as professionals and receive a fee on a basis of being self employed.
Foster carers provide high quality care working in partnership with the local authority and Foster care Agency. Foster carers are expected to work with other professionals such as therapists, teachers or doctors.
Fostering has become a career for thousands of Foster carers in the UK.
