What we offer
In addition to an enormous feeling of self-satisfaction and achievement, you will receive the unrivalled support of a nationally recognised agency and a dedicated support fostering social worker; and you will be appropriately reimbursed for your efforts with a generous and enhanced financial package.
Latest News
FRIDAY 27TH JANUARY 2012
Andrea is leaving NEWFOCAS for 6 months on her Social Work Placement. She will be gaining new knowledge and experience with the Drugs and Alcohol team in Flintshire.
THURSDAY 8TH DECEMBER 2011
NEWFOCAS Foster Carers celebrate Christmas
What we offer
All NEWFOCAS carers receive respite assistance, annual holidays, regular supervision, and thorough in-house and external training and support towards achieving a minimum qualification of NVQ3 in Care. This exceptional level of training and support will enable you to manage difficult behaviours and situations whilst caring for challenging youngsters. Many of our carers have also undertaken the SACCS Recovery training, which is a foundation for the Mary Walsh Institute Therapeutic Care Degree run by Glyndwr University.
For full time carers
Subsistence as recommended by the Fostering Network, plus a significant enhancement
For respite carers
£60 per day
For sessional carers
At least £10 per hour
Please note: All carers are responsible for working on a self-employed basis.
To find out more about becoming a foster carer, please download the NEWFOCAS prospective Carers E-brochure. Or alternatively, call us on 01244 550 300 or contact us for further information.
Testimonials
TESTIMONIAL FROM NEW SOCIAL WORK TEAM MEMBER