Fostering in Birmingham Become a foster carer with Swiis in Birmingham Swiis Foster Care Birmingham was set up in 2002 and is largely managed by qualified social workers with a wealth of experience in social care. They work tirelessly to provide excellent foster homes for children and young people across Birmingham, enabling them to be cared for and encouraged to reach their full potential. Becoming a foster carer is a life-changing experience. We appreciate it is a big decision to make and we are here to provide exceptional support through a dedicated team of Birmingham foster care specialists. We provide carers with the highest quality training and resources to develop their knowledge and skills. If you become a Swiis foster carer, you will receive a competitive fostering allowance, paid weekly, directly into your bank account. We are one of the most generous and competitive agencies in the market because we recognise the exceptional value that our carers bring to the children and young people they look after. Register your interest How can we help? Privacy policy How much can Swiis foster carers earn? One child Up to £490/ week FIND OUT MORE One child (Additional needs) Up to £765/ week FIND OUT MORE Two siblings Up to £882/ week FIND OUT MORE Two unrelated children Up to £980/ week FIND OUT MORE Parent and child placement Up to £700/ week FIND OUT MORE Can I become a foster carer? We welcome carers from all walks of life, backgrounds, races and religion. You do not need to be married, own a house or have children of your own. To become a foster carer, you simply need: A spare room in your home; Enthusiasm, a positive outlook and empathy; Respect for individuality and diversity; Willingness to learn from your own and other people’s experiences and to attend regular training. For more information, visit our Can I Foster page. “This is a fantastic company to work for. Lots of support, superb training. Always someone on the end of the phone if needed.” Support Group We currently have five Local Carer Groups based in Birmingham, Stourbridge, Walsall, Staffordshire and Telford/Shrewsbury, giving our new foster carers plenty of opportunity for finding a group close to their home. These groups are for foster carers to get together and support each other, whether this is just to talk about their experiences of fostering or share transport or childcare for meetings and training. The lead person in each of our Local Carer Groups is called a “buddy” and they are the main contact for the group. Training locations Birmingham We offer foster carer training in our main office in Edgbaston in the West Midlands which is a short walk from Five Ways train station. The venue offers good access to Motorways and the City Centre and has adjacent parking and wifi. Telford We also provide a Telford training facility in the heart of Telford, approximately 1 mile from the train station, within easy access for anyone living in the Shropshire/Wolverhampton area. This location is adjacent to the shopping centre and offers lots of parking in the area. Areas Covered Include: Dudley | Coventry | Birmingham | Walsall | Wolverhampton | Sandwell | Warwickshire | Stoke on Trent | Shropshire | Solihull | Staffordshire | Worcester The office also covers cases in Oxfordshire and Camden, and we have carers located in the Bromsgrove and Leicestershire areas. VIEW OFSTED REPORT Office Information ADDRESS 24 Highfield Road Edgbaston Birmingham B15 3DP WHO WORKS HERE Registered Managers Social Workers Placement Support Workers Education Advisors Administration Team Start your fostering journey With thousands of children in care across the UK needing foster carers to give them a home, we would love to hear from you. Enquire now Refer a friend Do you know someone who you think would be an excellent foster carer with Swiis and meets our basic criteria? Receive £1,500 FAQs News Fostering Resources Contact Careers in Social Work Can I foster? For Local Authorities Locations More from Swiis 0333 577 1234 enquiries@swiisfostercare.co.uk Monday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM © 2021 Swiis Foster Care Limited Terms of use | Privacy policy | Acceptable use policy | Cookies | Modern slavery act statement 4th Floor, Prince House, 43 - 51 Prince Street, Bristol BS1 4PS Company Reg. No: 3985713 | Tel no: 0203 219 2850 | Fax no: 0203 393 5317 By using this website, you agree to our cookie policy X