EMERGENCY carers who can offer young people in crisis a safe place to sleep for a night are wanted by Warwickshire County Council’s fostering service.
Emergency duty carers are part of a team providing support and stability to young people at very short notice. They provide emergency cover outside of office hours for children and young people aged up to 18 who need a home for the night but are unable to stay with friends or relatives.
At least one carer needs to be at home full-time to support any child or young person placed there, and there must be no-one under 18 living in the household.
Emergency duty carers make a regular short-term commitment to fostering, while still having time for themselves and their families when not on duty.
They receive support from a dedicated Fostering Social Worker, monthly support groups and specialist training programmes along with a retainer of £376.53 per week when on the rota, plus a resting rate of £91.70 per week.
There are also additional allowances available when young people are placed with carers. The rota works on a two week on, two weeks off basis.
Coun Jeff Morgan, Warwickshire County Council’s spokesman for children’s services, said: “Emergency duty carers are vital in supporting our looked-after children in Warwickshire.
“Emergency Duty Carers help young people and their families at short notice. The role requires you to be able to respond to a young person’s needs in a time of crisis, usually at night.
“This is a challenging role as each situation is unique, but it also allows you to provide stability and support for a young person when they may need it most.”
Visit www.warwickshire.gov.uk/fostering for more information.
