Pay structure
This is the pay structure for foster carers which has age-based weekly allowances.
This is for all full time mainstream foster carers and connected carers (Kinship/Family and Friends)
Weekly allowances for Torbay Foster Carers
| Foster Carer Level | Age 0 to 1 | Age 2 to 4 | Age 5 to 10 | Age 11 to 15 | Age 16+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | £298.14 | £305.09 | £323.41 | £349.64 | £387.82 |
| 2 | £400.40 | £412.02 | £447.42 | £500.24 | £575.74 |
| 3 | £531.13 | £543.72 | £578.68 | £631.28 | £707.27 |
| Short breaks, Stay Over/Respite (per 24 hours) | Age 0 to 1 | Age 2 to 4 | Age 5 to 10 | Age 11 to 15 | Age 16+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 Total weekly allowance | £42.59 | £43.58 | £46.20 | £49.95 | £55.40 |
| Level 2 Total weekly allowance | £57.20 | £58.86 | £63.92 | £71.46 | £82.25 |
| Level 3 Total weekly allowance | £75.88 | £77.67 | £82.67 | £90.18 | £101.04 |
| Staying put 16+ | 16+ |
|---|---|
| Level 1 Total weekly allowance | £193.91 |
| Level 2 Total weekly allowance | £287.87 |
| Level 3 Total weekly allowance | £353.63 |
Short break fostering is usually a service for children with physical and/or learning difficulties, who live at home with their parents. It is part of their care plan to stay with a short break carer. In most cases this will be on a regular basis. This is so:
- the family can build a trusting relationship with you
- the child can feel reassured with a familiar and enjoyable routine of coming to stay in your home
- the child gets to be part of your family
We will assess your home for disability access. Experience of working with children with additional physical, learning or health needs is desirable.