Belong – Help children stay connected to Portsmouth. Join our new ‘Belong’ fostering hub and support children to live closer to the people and places that matter.
Job Overview
Belong is Foster Portsmouth’s new therapeutic initiative to place children in local foster homes so they can stay with friends, attend local schools and remain connected to their community.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide a safe and nurturing home environment for a child aged 11 or older.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary support team to meet the child’s therapeutic and daily needs.
- Attend regular group meetings and reflective sessions as part of the fostering community.
- Ensure the child’s wellbeing while maintaining your own balance through guaranteed sleepovers and short breaks.
Qualifications
- Caring experience or a background in early years, youth services, social care, health, or education.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to undertake fully funded therapeutic training from day one.
Benefits
- £1,000 per week professional fee.
- Fully funded therapeutic training from day one.
- 24/7 out‑of‑hours support and guaranteed sleepovers and short breaks.
- Regular group and mentor support as part of the Portsmouth fostering community.
- Income that is largely tax‑free (HMRC Qualifying Care Relief).
Support Team
- Hub Leader – overall case management.
- Advanced Social Worker – therapeutic oversight.
- Child Psychologist – psychological support.
- Family Support Workers – additional assistance and resources.
- 24/7 Priority Line – emergency support at any time.
- Peer Community – ongoing sharing of experiences and best practice.
Tax Relief & Income
Therapeutic Foster Carers receive a weekly fee of £1,000, which translates to an approximate take‑home pay of £4,000 per month. Through HMRC’s Qualifying Care Relief, this income is largely tax‑free, allowing you to earn the equivalent of a salaried position of around £71,500 before tax. Payment is made from induction, so there is no gap in earnings.
For more information about tax relief, you may consult the latest HMRC guidance or contact our support team.
Contact
Phone: 023 9283 4071fostering@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
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