Staffordshire County Council Fostering
Bridge Foster Carer
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Do you have experience supporting children or young people? Are you calm, resilient, and able to offer a safe space at short notice? If so, you could be the vital link a child needs when they first enter care.
What is Bridge Foster Care?
Bridge foster scheme is a brand-new scheme where foster carers provide short-term, emergency homes for children aged 0–18 for a minimum of 72 hours up to 28 days. This immediate support helps professionals understand what each child needs next—whether that’s returning home or moving to mainstream foster care.
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Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for individuals or couples who:
- Have experience supporting children, especially those who may have experienced trauma
- Can welcome any children aged 0–18 on the same day
- Have at least one spare bedroom and a stable home environment
- Are aged 21+, emotionally resilient, and good communicators
- Can work confidently as part of a professional team
- Understand safeguarding and adolescent risks
- Are car users
- Have no children in the home (however homes with children aged 14–18 may be considered on a case-by-case basis)
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What you’ll receive:
- £613.17 weekly availability fee (once approved) plus age-related allowance for each child
- Paid mileage
- £25 initial costs allowance for children arriving from home
- 30 rest days per year (sufficient notice required)
- A dedicated social worker
- Peer support groups
- 24/7 out-of-hours support
- Comprehensive Foundations to Foster training + ongoing professional development
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Telephone: 0800 169 2061
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