Money may not be your first concern when considering fostering, but we know it matters.
Foster carers like you change lives, and we believe you should be rewarded accordingly. As a Fostering Rotherham carer, you will receive a personalised payment package to say thank you for all the work you do.
"Our foster carers can earn between £300 and £705 per week & other benefits and allowances."
- Sarah, Fostering Recruitment Social Worker
Benefits and Allowances in Detail
This is what some of our allowances look like. They’re here to make everyday life a little easier and to help
you connect and create joyful moments with the child in your care. From small day-to-day needs to the
bigger milestones worth celebrating, we’ve built in thoughtful support along the way:
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What is the fostering fee?
The fostering fee is based on your skills. As you progress through our dedicated training program, your fostering fee can increase to reflect your new skills and knowledge. New Carers usually start as a Level 1 carer.
What is the fostering allowance?
The fostering allowance is based on the age of the children in care, and is to pay for day-to-day care as well as days out, additional clothing and toys. You will also receive a pocket money supplement to pay to the child in care. The amount of allowance you’ll receive depends on how many children you care for and their ages.
Most foster carers do not pay tax on their fostering earnings
As a foster carer, you could be exempt from paying tax on all or most of your fostering earnings depending on:
How many children you look after
Whether or not it is a complete tax year
Whether or not there are other carers in your household
Expenses and annual leave
Expenses
On top of these fees, foster carers can receive additional payments up to £1,032 to cover costs like birthdays, religious, cultural holidays, clothing, and equipment.
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As a foster carer, you will also receive generous local and national discounts at a number of places for family activities, including discounts at Haven, local theatres and museums.
Alongside our competitive payments, you will automatically become part of our wide fostering family and be invited to regular events, meet-ups and training to help you make new friends and settle into your new role with Fostering Rotherham.
Paid annual leave
We know how important it is for foster carers to feel rested, respected and ready to look after children. We offer all carers 14 days paid annual leave.
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Travel expenses
Foster carers can claim an additional 45p per mile for journeys specific to your child in care.
Robert & Christine, Foster Carers
"You're doing some good and because we’re doing it in Rotherham - we're doing it for Rotherham children - that to me is everything. I couldn’t do it any other way."
How much could I earn as a Fostering Rotherham carer?
Sally & Theo
Sally is a Skill Level 3 foster carer with one child in care, Theo aged 11. Sally receives:
Foster carer fee - £217
Basic allowance - £220
Total - £437 per week / £1,922.80
Mira, Jai, Nita & Anil
Mira and Jai are Skill Level 4 foster carers with two children in care, Nita aged 11 and Anil, aged 16. Mira and Jai receive:
Foster carer fee - £894
Basic allowance - £478
Total - £1,372 per week / £6,036.80
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