Foster Carer
6AI USED FOR6%moving to51%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSC
STARTING PAY£18,000 - £22,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
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Foster Carer
Foster carers open their homes to children who can't live with their families. They provide a stable, loving home, help children grow and learn, and work with social workers and schools to support the child's future.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for very little of what this job actually involves today, and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Who hires for this
Foster Care AssociatesA leading fostering agency in the UK, providing support and training for foster carers.The Fostering NetworkA charity that supports foster carers and promotes fostering across the UK.Barnardo'sA children's charity that provides fostering services and support for vulnerable children.Local Authority Fostering ServicesVarious local councils across the UK that recruit and support foster carers.Care4ChildrenAn independent fostering agency that offers support and training for foster carers.FosterplusA fostering agency that provides a range of support services for foster carers.