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For more information or to make a referral
please contact Lynsey Dobbs
on 01959-534000
or fax to 01959-532400
or email - placements@safehouses.org
Vacancies from: 6-Jun-11
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Details
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Skills & Fostering Experience
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Current
Availability
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Others In Household
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Location
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Mr & Mrs S
Couple
Black Caribbean
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- sibling groups
- severe neglect issues
- learning disabilities
- unaccompanied minors
- attachment issues
Mr S is a social worker within field of mental health. He has previous experience within a residential unit and as an outreach project worker. Mrs S is a full-time foster carer.
Mr & Mrs S have an active lifestyle and are warm, nurturing carers. The family live in an urban area, located close to many schools, shops, leisure facilities and within easy access of public transport.
There would be no other Looked After Children in the home.
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2 children
(or 3 if sibling group)
male
4-12 years
(approved until
18 years)
short-term, respite or
long-term
available for emergency or planned placements
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Sons aged
27 & 14 years
1 cat &
goldfish
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Streatham
South
London
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Mr & Mrs W
Couple
White
British
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- preparation for independence
- unaccompanied minors
- English as second language
- teenagers
- offending behaviour
- mild drug/alcohol issues
Mr & Mrs W are very nurturing and resourceful. They are good advocates for young people placed with them.
Mr & Mrs W have considerable experience in caring for unaccompanied minors and preparing young people for independent living.
Mr & Mrs W live in a residential area close to town. They are both full-time foster carers.
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2 children
(or 3 siblings)
either gender
8-18 years for long-term,
short-term or
respite
available for emergency or planned placements
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No other household members or pets
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Tonbridge
Kent
(west)
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Ms C &
Mr F
Couple
Black African & White British
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- previously run outdoor activities for school groups
Ms C works flexibly part-time as deputy manager and Mr F is a CCTV operator. Mr F also has plumbing background.
Ms C is originally from Nigeria. The family are very active and enjoy sports, family days out etc.
The family live in a residential area close to transport links, plenty of schools etc.
There would be no other Looked After Children in placement.
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1 child
either gender
11-18 years
short-term or respite
available for planned placements
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Son aged
4 years
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Thamesmead
South East London
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Mr & Mrs N
Couple
White British
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- special educational needs
- complex needs
- challenging behaviour
Mrs N is a teacher for LAC requiring educational support.
Mr N has previously worked as a teacher in a school for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties, but now runs a building company.
Mr & Mrs N live in a semi-rural area. There would be no other children in placement.
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1 child
(or up to 3 children if siblings sharing)
either gender
4-16 years
available for planned weekend respite only
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No other household members or pets
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Halstead
Essex
(north east)
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Ms H
Single
White British
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- young offenders
- background of domestic abuse
Ms H works flexibly as a support worker for families experiencing domestic abuse.
Ms H is a qualified counseller, has previously worked as a project worker in ex-offenders hostel and as a community mediator.
There would be no other Looked After Children in the home.
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1 child
either gender
7-18 years for short-term
or
4-18 years for respite
available for planned placements
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Daughter aged 12 years
1 dog
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Cheriton
Kent
(east)
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Mrs M
Single
White
British
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- background of sexual abuse
- background of severe neglect
- attachment issues
- learning disabilities
- permanency
- preparation for independence
Mrs M is an experienced, warm, nurturing Foster Carer. Mrs M is currently works part-time as a Contact Supervisor.
Mrs M lives in a semi-rural village close to motorway links.
There would be no other children in placement.
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1 child
(2 if siblings)
females
8-18 years
available for planned long-term OR
monthly weekend respite
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2 dogs
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Cuxton
Kent
(Medway)
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Ms S
Single
Black
Caribbean
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- learning disabilities
- parent & child
- only child placement
- sibling groups
- preparation for independence
- unaccompanied minors
- background of sexual abuse
Ms S is a Full-Time Foster Carer. She has adult birth sons living locally who are part of her support network.
Ms S previously worked in a residential unit for adults with learning disabilities. Ms S has good understanding of safe care and working in partnership with professionals.
There would be no other young people in placement.
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1 child
5-18 years
either gender
or
mother & baby
long-term,
task-centred or
respite
available for emergency or planned placements
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No other household members or pets
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Croydon
Greater London/ Surrey
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Mr & Mrs W
Couple
White British
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- background of parental drug abuse
- background of neglect
- preparation for independence
Mr & Mrs W are a lively, sociable couple with a warm, nurturing and active home environment.
The family live in a residential area close to a selection of schools, shops and other facilities.
There would be no other Looked After Children in the home.
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1 child
8-12 years
male
short term,
long-term or respite
available for emergency or planned placements
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Grandson aged
13 years
1 small dog, hamster and fish in tank
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Rainham
Greater London/
Essex borders
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Details
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Skills & Fostering Experience
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Available
Soon
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Others In Household
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Location
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Mr & Mrs S
Couple
White British
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- teenagers
- risky behaviours
- English as a second language
- preparation for independence
Mrs S is a full-time foster carer and Mr S is also a landscape gardener. The couple are very nurturing carers. Mr & Mrs S live in a coastal town.
Mrs S was previously an auxiliary nurse and has NVQ Level 2 Caring qualification. They have also previously been a host family for overseas students.
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1 child
either gender
13-18 years
long-term,
short-term or respite
available for placements from 10th June
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Female aged 15 years in fostering placement
1 cat
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Brightlingsea
Essex
(north east)
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Mr & Mrs R
Couple
White British
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- preparation for independence
- sexual abuse background
- unaccompanied minors
- permanency
- background of neglect/abuse
Mrs R is a Full-Time Foster Carer. Mr R is a Musical Instrument Restorer.
Mr & Mrs R have over 15 years fostering experience and provide warm, nurturing care.
Mr & Mrs R are keen to promote the educational opportunities for children in their care.
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1 child
11-18 years
either gender
very short-term/
task-centred or respite
available for placements from 23rd June
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Females aged 17 & 15 years in foster placements
1 cat & 2 birds
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Rainham
Greater London/
Essex borders
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Ms J
Single
White British
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- special needs
- other cultural backgrounds
Ms J previously worked as a registered child-minder, and is a very active person. She is a full-time foster carer.
Ms J and her son enjoy sports and make use of the many leisure facilities in the area. Ms J lives in a coastal town.
There would be no other Looked After Children in placement.
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1 child
5-12 years for males
or
5-18 years for females
long-term,
short-term or
respite
available for a placement from mid June
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Son aged
11 years
1 dog, 1 rabbit and fish in a pond
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Clacton
Essex
(north east)
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The above list shows current availability within Safehouses. Although our vacancy list is updated on a weekly basis, if you would like to check upcoming availability or have further information on any of our Foster Carers, please contact us on 01959-534000 or as above.
Our vacancies are also listed on our website (www.safehouses.org under the section headed Local Authorities), and on the Pan London/London Care Placements website at www.londoncareplacements.gov.uk.
Thank you for your time and look forward to working with you soon. Safehouses is a Not-For-Profit Fostering Provider.
Regards
Lynsey Dobbs – Safehouses Placements Co-ordinator
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