You're More Qualified Than You Think
You've led teams, supported colleagues, solved problems, adapted to change, and stayed calm under pressure. Now imagine using those skills to be the reason a child feels safe, valued, and hopeful about tomorrow.
If you’ve built a career—you already have what it takes to help a vulnerable young person build a future.
Income and Payments
Example: Mr Smith fosters 9 year old Theo and his 15 year old sister, Anna. He receives a weekly payment of £661.40 (made up of £447.40 per week in allowances and £214 per week in fees). He also receives additional payments for holidays, birthdays, Christmas and mileage.
Foster carers receive weekly payments, made up of a fee, and an age related allowance for the child. Foster carers also receive additional payments for mileage, Christmas, birthdays, school holidays and sometimes school uniform, plus a range of discounts and extra rewards on everything from shopping to holidays.
For more in depth information on fees and allowances, click here.
If you’ve built a career—you already have what it takes to help a vulnerable young person build a future.
Income and Payments
Example: Mr Smith fosters 9 year old Theo and his 15 year old sister, Anna. He receives a weekly payment of £661.40 (made up of £447.40 per week in allowances and £214 per week in fees). He also receives additional payments for holidays, birthdays, Christmas and mileage.
Foster carers receive weekly payments, made up of a fee, and an age related allowance for the child. Foster carers also receive additional payments for mileage, Christmas, birthdays, school holidays and sometimes school uniform, plus a range of discounts and extra rewards on everything from shopping to holidays.
For more in depth information on fees and allowances, click here.
Make a Difference—Full or Part-Time
Fostering can fit around your life, with flexible options to suit your circumstances and level of commitment you can offer.
Find out more about the different types of fostering, including occasional care, here.
'' I spent 30 years in HR, supporting people through challenges. Now I support a young person through theirs.''
What we offer carers:
- A rewarding role with weekly payments to support you financially, plus additional payments for Christmas, birthdays, holidays and mileage
- Comprehensive training package
- Progression and development opportunities
- A dedicated social worker – you’ll never face challenges alone.
- A strong local network – support groups, family events, and a community that cares as much as you do.
- £200 welcome payment on approval * terms apply
- Access to the Emotional Health & Wellbeing Team for you and your young person
- 50% Council Tax reduction *terms apply
- Exclusive membership discounts and benefits
- Annual calendar of fostering events
You can help change a child’s story in a rewarding role as a foster carer.
Your kindness and care today can change a child’s tomorrow.
Download our information booklet here, or contact our friendly team today on 0800 587 9900 or via this form. You're not committing to anything by getting in touch to find out more.
Fostering In Somerset work in partnership with Fostering South West to promote fostering across the South West of England.
