Become a Foster Carer in Bexley

Become a Foster Carer in Bexley in Bexley - Corporate Council Website Skip to main content Home Vacancies About Us Log in Log in to your account Login with Facebook Login with Google Login with LinkedIn Or Email Address: Email Address is a required field Password: Password is a required field Remember username * Required Forgot Password? Saved Jobs Saved Jobs Log in Log in to your account Login with Facebook Login with Google Login with LinkedIn Or Email Address: Email Address is a required field Password: Password is a required field Remember username * Required Forgot Password? Register for an account Register Home Vacancies About Us Become a Foster Carer in Bexley Posted on 10/06/2025 Save Job Home Vacancies Become a Foster Carer in Bexley Closing Date: Closing Date: Not Specified Internal Advert Closing Date: Internal Advert Closing Date: Not Specified Location Location: Bexley Service Service: Please Select Vacancy Type Vacancy Type: Not Specified Advertising Salary Salary Details: Generous fostering allowances to support you financially Grade Grade: Not Specified Directorate Directorate: Children's Services Weeks Per Year Weeks Per Year: Not Specified Corporate Address Corporate Address Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7AT Vacancy ID Vacancy ID: 281 About The Role 🌟 Become a Foster Carer in Bexley – Make a Real Difference Who We Are At Bexley, children and young people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be an “Outstanding Provider” of children’s services according to Ofsted – and our foster carers truly help make that distinction ( Foster for Bexley ). What You’ll Do Provide a safe, nurturing home for local children and young people in need Offer emotional support, guidance, and care as they flourish in your household Work collaboratively with social workers, educators, and healthcare professionals to follow each child's care plan What Makes Bexley Special Fostering Together Communities : Be part of one of eight local fostering communities designed to reduce isolation and share experiences ( Fostering with Bexley ) Tailored Support & Mentorship : Get matched with experienced carers to guide you through day‑to‑day fostering Specialist Streams : Opportunities to foster babies, teenagers, parent‑and‑child, or provide emergency care Friendly Peer Support : Connect through coffee mornings, forums, and social events to build camaraderie and resilience What You’ll Get Generous fostering allowances to support you financially Comprehensive training : ongoing development to enhance your skills and confidence 24/7 professional backup : social workers and out of hours always just a call away Well-being first : dedicated effort to support and value carers across their journey Who We’re Looking For We welcome applicants who: Have a warm and loving home Can support children of various ages, backgrounds, and needs Want to commit short or long‑term and emergency care is also appreciated Are open to learning, adapting, and working as part of our professional team Why Now? Bexley has dramatically improved placement stability and carer retention under our Fostering Together scheme – foster carers consistently say they “wish we’d joined sooner” Ready to Change a Life? 📞 Call our friendly team at 020 3045 4400 ✉️ Email us at [email protected] 💻 Visit bexley.gov.uk for more details & information sessions “Every child deserves to spread their wings – and I want to help them do that.” — Tracy, Bexley foster carer Applications welcomed from individuals, couples, parents, professionals, and retirees – if you've got space in your heart and home, we'd like to hear from you. Benefits and how to apply Not Specified About Us Employer: Bexley Fostering (London Borough of Bexley Council) Contact: 020 3045 4400 • [email protected] Share Share Vacancy on Facebook Share Vacancy on X Share Vacancy on LinkedIn Share Vacancy on WhatsApp Send Vacancy to a friend Closing Date: Closing Date: Not Specified Internal Advert