Below are some examples of what you could earn if you join us as a carer. Also see the main Allowances and Fees page.
Jane is a foster carer who looks after James, 5 and Joe, 14. They both live with Jane and her family full time. Jane gets a weekly allowance and fee for each of the boys. As the two boys are different ages, with different demands, this is reflected in the allowances and fees.
For the care of James, she is entitled to an allowance of £113.46, which covers maintenance, his clothing and his pocket money. She also receives £151.36 as a weekly fee for James.
For the care of Joe she receives an allowance of £145.19 and a £189.21 weekly fee.
Joan receives £600.22 per week for caring for the two boys.
John is a specialist carer who looks after Joan, 11. Joan lives with him and his family full time. Joan has Down’s Syndrome and requires a high level of care which is reflected in the weekly fee.
John gets a weekly allowance of £141.23, which covers maintenance, her clothing and her pocket money. He also receives £378.41 as a weekly fee for Joan.
John receives £519.64 per week for caring for Joan.
Jacqui is a new opportunities foster carer who looks after Jack, 14. Jack lives with Jacqui full time. Jack has had a troubled family life and has behavioural problems. This high level of need is reflected in the weekly fee.
Jacqui gets a weekly allowance of £145.19, which covers maintenance, Jack’s clothing and his pocket money. She also receives £378.41 as a weekly fee for Jack.
Jacqui receives £523.60 per week for caring for Jack.
In addition, foster carers Christmas (or other religious festival), birthday and holiday allowances are paid to all carers.
Julie is a day carer who cares for Ally, Brian and Callum. She cares for them on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday between 8am and 6pm.
She receives £28.51 in fees per child for the three days and £43.74 in allowances per child for the three days.
Julie receives £216.75 per week for three days spent caring for the three children.
In addition, day carers receive a Christmas allowance for each child.