https://jobs.co.uk/job/foster-carer-sparks-fostering--34a6b750-42e8-4561-9d94-dcce3b96b8bd RSS feed for Foster Carer at Sparks Fostering. en-gb Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:12:21 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/foster-carer-sparks-fostering--34a6b750-42e8-4561-9d94-dcce3b96b8bd https://jobs.co.uk/job/foster-carer-sparks-fostering--34a6b750-42e8-4561-9d94-dcce3b96b8bd Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Ilford | Salary: £500 - £1000/week current average is £750 | Type: Permanent | Have a spare room and a big heart? You could transform a child’s life – and your own. We’re Sparks Fostering, rated Outstanding for leadership by Ofsted, and we’re looking for people across Ilford and surrounding counties who can provide a safe and supportive home to a child or young person. You don’t need special qualifications — just a willingness to learn, a nurturing heart, and space in your home. What We Offer: Pay & Financial Support £500–£1000 + per week per child (current average fee is £750/week, including for newly approved carers) £1,500 approval bonus after panel £200 loyalty bonus every year you remain approved Two weeks paid respite per year Two weeks bridging payments to support gaps between placements Generous tax relief for foster carers Grants & Extras Up to £300 child welcome grant for each new placement Up to £450 per child per year for birthdays & religious festivals Holiday grant up to £300 twice yearly per child £20+ per week saved for each child, paid to them when placement ends Training & Ongoing Support Weekly 1:1 support from your social worker Additional weekly support per child Matching support from a dedic... Permanent