3D Fostering
3D Fostering is a brand new project in Salford's fostering service. It aims to provide short term foster placements to young people with complex needs between the ages of 10 and 16. The 3D foster carers will receive a generous fee starting from £22,022 plus 24/7 support.
The young people will display some difficulties, often linked to previous earlier experiences. These could include refusing to go to school, running away or drug and alcohol misuse. The advantage of 3D Fostering is that the support team is made up of various experts to ensure you get the best advice and guidance possible. This includes a teacher and a psychologist who will work around all aspects of a young person's life to try and turn their behaviour around. There is also a skills trainer who will take the young person out and encourage them to enjoy new hobbies and learn new skills.
As a 3D foster carer you need a commitment to improving the lives of young people and a genuine interest in caring for them. It is an opportunity to have a huge impact on a young person, who may feel they have no chances left for them. Other treatment foster carers feel they have been an integral part in turning a young person's life around, by helping them to improve their behaviour and thus preparing them for a permanent foster placement, or return home. In return you will receive a huge amount of support from a dedicated team of professionals, guiding you every step of the way. You will also receive regular respite and paid holidays as we think it is important for you to have regular breaks to do the job well!
To find out more, download a copy of the 3D Fostering booklet.
If you think you may be interested then try our handy test to check if you are suitable.
Could you be a 3D foster carer?
1. Do you have any other children living in the house?
2. Could either you or your partner be available at home full-time? (we could supplement your income with an annual fee starting from £22,022)
3. Do you live in Salford, or live close enough to transport a child to a school in Salford?
4. Do you enjoy working as part of a team?
5. Do you have a passion for improving the lives of young people?
6. Do you have energy, patience and a good sense of humour?
7. Do you have some experience of young people, children or vulnerable adults (this could include bringing up your own children)?
8. Would you be willing to undertake statutory checks such as a criminal records check and undertake an assessment of your current situation and abilities?