Foster Carer / Foster Parent

Shining Stars is a fostering agency that is rated OUTSTANDING by OFSTED. We are currently looking for people who would love to welcome a child or young person in their home and care for, just like they would do for their own child 24/7. 

Are you looking for an exciting new career and want to give a child a happy life? Why wait, become a foster carer! Shining Stars Fostering provides an allocated social worker to each carer as well as specialised training and 24/7 support. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community as we are fully committed to providing holistic services which embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity.

All you need is:

Be 21 years and over
A spare bedroom (owned or rented home), furnished with bed and wardrobe
A warm and welcoming home
Wanting to make a difference to a child or young person’s life
Time for the child or young person

Our foster carers enjoy the benefits and the flexibility of working from home.

Being part of the Shining Stars team means being part of a family orientated organisation. You are guaranteed a 24/7 support from our dedicated, experienced professionals 365 days and nights a year.

A competitive weekly allowance of minimum £425.00 means you can expect an income of £22,500 per annum for a single placement. If you decide to train to care for sibling groups or for children with complex needs (therapeutic fostering), your professional incomes could be as high as £85,000 per annum.

But the most significant reward is, making a profound difference to the lives and prospects of vulnerable children!!!

No experience is necessary, as we will provide all the ongoing training and support to help you through your fostering career.