Job Introduction Make a difference to the lives of young people. Become a Supported Lodgings Carer! We are looking for people with a spare room who could open their home and heart to a young person in their local area. What is Supported Lodgings? Supported Lodgings provides young people who are aged 16-21 and are either in care or who are leaving care with a safe, family environment, within your home. Supported Lodgings Carers support young people matched with them with practical skills such as: budgeting, food preparation and travelling. Our carers also provide strong emotional support for young people which helps them build resilience, confidence and self-esteem. Supported Lodgings carers play a huge role in young peoples' development to become successful independent adults. Many of our Supported Lodgings Carers work full-time alongside supporting their young person/people to develop their independence skills. As a Supported Lodgings Carer for Surrey County Council you will benefit from: Flexible arrangements to enable you to continue working, while caring for your young person A bespoke training package One-to-one support from your own Allocated Case Worker The chance to build good support networks with other Supported Lodgings carers The option of having an experienced Supported Lodgings Carer 'buddy' A weekly allowance and contributions towards rental payments per young person 24-hour emergency support Fostering Network membership National Association of Therapeutic Parents (NATP) membership The reward of making a difference to a child or young person's life Don’t live in Surrey? If you live nearby, you can still apply to be a Supported Lodgings Carer! Contact us for a friendly and informal chat: Email: supportedlodgings@surreycc.gov.uk Call: 01737 737867 Visit: www.surreycc.gov.uk/fostering