Job Introduction
Become a Foster Carer in Milton Keynes
Join Us in Making a Difference
Milton Keynes City Council is seeking local families to provide foster care for children within our community.
By fostering, you’ll help children stay close to their schools, friends and family, providing them with stability and familiarity. Right now, too many of our young people are placed outside Milton Keynes, far from everything they know. Help us change that.
Why Foster for Us?
We offer full support to guide you through every step of your fostering journey. Whether you’re new to fostering or an experienced carer, we ensure you have the resources and guidance you need to succeed.
What We Offer
- Financial Support: Foster carers receive weekly, tax-free payments based on experience and the number of children in their care.
- New Foster Carers: Earn between £347 and £436 per week (equivalent to £18,044 - £22,672 per year) for caring for one child.
- Experienced Carers: Those with prior fostering or significant childcare experience can earn between £393 and £482 per week (equivalent to £20,436 - £25,064 per year).
- Multiple Children: If you care for more than one child, your earnings will increase. For example, fostering two children could bring in a minimum of £694 per week (equivalent to £36,088 per year).
- Steady Income: As a local authority we continually have children in need, so you’ll have a consistent meaningful income.
The Ideal Candidate
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences who are ready to make a real impact in a child’s life. If you’re compassionate, resilient, and have room in your home you could be the ideal candidate.
Interested in Learning More? Reach out to us today to explore how you can become a foster carer in Milton Keynes.
Website: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk/foster (where the enquiry form can be found)
Telephone: 01908 253206
Package Description
- Competitive rates of pay
- Regular supervision and support
- 24/7 duty number
- We place with our carers first
- Ongoing training
- Additional financial incentives
- Access to local fostering groups
- Membership of the Fostering Network
- Our foster carer mentor scheme
- Access to clinical supervision
- Blue Light Card - Employees working within Social Care can qualify for a range of discounts from national retailers to local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and much more.
- Childrens social worker is in the same building as the supervising social worker so better communication between teams.
