- Maintain case history records and prepare reports.
- Interview clients individually, in families, or in groups, assessing their situations, capabilities, and problems to determine what services are required to meet their needs.
- Serve as liaisons between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors,
Foster carer | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Foster carers look after children and young people who can't be looked after in their own homes.
Foster carers typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.
As a Foster carer you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 27,780 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Foster carer
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31,290 GBP
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26,219 GBP
Average salary for part-time Foster carer
Average salary for full-time Foster carer
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13,627 GBP
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13,826 GBP
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12,517 GBP
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27,780 GBP
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26,219 GBP
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31,290 GBP
Salary over time for Foster carer
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26,587 GBP
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26,679 GBP
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26,228 GBP
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26,478 GBP
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26,642 GBP
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27,532 GBP
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27,780 GBP
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28,409 GBP
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27,031 GBP
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Future outlook for Foster carers
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Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Foster carer and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Foster carer.
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Foster carer. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Foster carer interview
Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
