London Borough of Bromley

Foster Carers for Bromley Children

Various Closing Date: Ongoing Casual
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Summary: Full-time (long-term) or part-time (short-term) fostering opportunities available Could You Change a Child's Life? At Bromley Council, we're looking for caring, resilient and committed people to become foster carers for local children and young people who need a safe, stable and nurturing home.
Foster Carers for Bromley Children Register Login Back to search results Foster Carers for Bromley Children Foster Carers for Bromley Children Location: London Borough of Bromley Opportunity: Full-time (long-term) or part-time (short-term) fostering opportunities available Could You Change a Child's Life? At Bromley Council, we're looking for caring, resilient and committed people to become foster carers for local children and young people who need a safe, stable and nurturing home. Fostering is a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference to a child's future. Whether you're supporting a young child, a teenager, siblings or a child with additional needs, you can help provide the stability, encouragement and care they need to thrive. As a foster carer, you'll play a key role in helping children feel safe, build confidence, achieve at school and develop positive relationships, all while being supported by an experienced team of professionals. Fostering can be temporary or long-term, depending on a child's needs. Who Can Foster? You don't need any formal qualifications or previous fostering experience to become a foster carer. We welcome people from all backgrounds and walks of life. You may be single, married, retired, employed, self-employed, a homeowner or renting your home. To foster, you will need to: Be aged 21 or over Have a spare bedroom Be able to provide a safe and supportive home Have the time, commitment and patience to support a child or young person Why Foster with Bromley? When you foster with Bromley Council, you're helping local children stay connected to their schools, friends and communities wherever possible. By becoming a foster carer with Bromley council, you'll be part of a supportive and experienced fostering community. We offer: Comprehensive training before and throughout your fostering journey Weekly fostering allowance, with payment levels dependent on the type of care and support you provide Dedicated support from a supervising social worker Access to specialist therapeutic and educational support 24-hour support and guidance Foster carer support groups and networking opportunities Ongoing learning and development opportunities Specialist Opportunity: Encompass Therapeutic Fostering We are also recruiting for Encompass Therapeutic Fostering, Bromley's specialist fostering service for children and young people with more complex needs, including those moving from residential care into a family setting. Encompass follows a therapeutic, family-based approach and provides enhanced training, tailored support and a dedicated professional network around both the child and fostering household. This opportunity may be particularly suitable for experienced foster carers or individuals with relevant professional or lived experience in childcare, education, youth work, health or social care. Interested in fostering? Take the first step today by completing our online enquiry form or contacting our friendly fostering team. We'll provide more information about fostering, answer any questions you may have, and guide you through the assessment and approval process. Enquiry form: CLICK HERE Call: 020 8461 7701 Email: fostering@bromley.gov.uk Website: www.bromley.gov.uk/fostering Help Local Children Stay Local Every day, children in Bromley need foster carers who can offer them a safe place to call home. A spare room can change a life. Could you foster for Bromley? Back to search results Foster Carers for Bromley Children Location: Various Contract Type: Casual Posted: 26/08/2026 Closing Date: Ongoing Save Share Login Register Email Address: Please enter a valid email address. Password: Sign in Forgot password? Your password has expired, please create a new password below. Your email address has not been verified. Please check your email or click here to resend. Verification email has been resent. Email Address: Please enter a valid email address. Reset password Cancel Email Address: New Password: At least 8 charact
Requisition Details
  • Job ID: #157
  • Employer: London Borough of Bromley
  • Location: Various
  • Closing Date: Ongoing
  • Contract: Casual
  • Last Verified: 2026-10-10
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