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Posted 05 August, 2026

Foster carer

Randstad Care
Cardiff, WLS, GB Full Time

Job Description

Foster Carer Opportunities - Flexible, Respite & Full-Time Placements\n

Job Type: Full-Time | Part-Time | Flexible | RespiteLocations: Manchester, Merseyside, Yorkshire, East Midlands, West Midlands, Wales, South East & Scotland

About the Role\n

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people? Do you have experience in health, education, social care, nursing, childcare, or a related field?

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Your skills and experience could provide a vulnerable child with the stability, care, and trauma-informed support they need to thrive.

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Whether you are looking to make fostering your full-time commitment, provide weekend respite care alongside your current career, or support children through short-term and emergency placements, there are flexible fostering opportunities available to suit your lifestyle.

Foster Care Opportunities Available:\n

Full-Time & Specialist Therapeutic Placements

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    Provide dedicated, long-term care and support for children with complex needs.

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    Create a safe, stable, and nurturing home environment using trauma-informed approaches.

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Short-Term & Emergency Care

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    Provide temporary care and stability for children during urgent situations.

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    Support children through periods of change and uncertainty.

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Weekend Respite Care

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    Offer short-break support for children and families.

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    Flexible opportunities that can fit around your existing work and personal commitments.

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What Our Clients Offer:\n
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    Financial support package of £491 - £1,055 per week to cover the costs of caring and recognise your skills and experience.

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    Fully funded specialist training and continuous professional development.

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    Access to clinical, therapeutic, and professional support from experienced social care teams.

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    24/7 guidance and emergency support whenever required.

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Key Requirements:\n

To apply, you must meet the following criteria:

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    Aged 21 or over

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    Have a suitable home with a spare bedroom

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    Be a full-time UK resident or hold Indefinite Leave to Remain

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    Experience in health, social care, education, nursing, youth work, childcare, or a related background is highly desirable.

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How to Apply:\n

If you are interested in becoming a Foster Carer and would like to discuss the opportunities available, please get in touch.

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Contact: Tanaaz FathimaEmail your CV to: Call/Text:

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Take the first step towards making a positive difference in a child's life.

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Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

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