Here is a polished, highly engaging, and beautifully formatted job advertisement tailored for Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, highlighting the "Belong Hub" initiative for Portsmouth City Council.

Therapeutic Foster Carer (Belong Hub)

Location: Portsmouth City
Salary/Rate: £52,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Full-time (Permanent)
Posted: 17th June 2026 | Closing Date: 16th July 2026
Sleep-in Duties: Yes

The Opportunity: Welcome to the Belong Hub

Right now, some Portsmouth children are living in homes miles away from their schools, friends, and communities simply because a local foster home wasn't available when they needed it most.

'Belong' is Foster Portsmouth’s new therapeutic initiative designed to change that—and Therapeutic Foster Carers are at the very heart of this mission. Brought to you by Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, this role allows you to provide a nurturing family home for children who have experienced loss and disruption, helping them stay connected to the people and places that matter to them.

A Note on the Children: These are not children with unmanageable needs. Most have experienced a period of stability in a children’s home and are now ready, motivated, and wanting to be part of a family.

Unrivaled Financial & Professional Incentives

We believe incredible care deserves incredible reward. This role offers an elite tier of financial stability and tax advantages:

£1,000 Per Week Professional Fee: Approximately £4,000 take-home pay per month.
No Earnings Gap: Your payment begins at induction, before a child is placed.
Tax-Free Advantages: Most fostering income is tax-free under HMRC Qualifying Care Relief. For a full-year placement of a young person aged 11+, the tax-free threshold is approximately £45,000.

Your Core Responsibilities

You will never work in isolation. You are the anchor of a multi-disciplinary team, responsible for:

Supporting children to maintain vital connections to their schools, friendships, and local Portsmouth community.
Working collaboratively as part of a dedicated 'Team Around the Home'.
Participating actively in regular supervision and monthly reflective group sessions.
Engaging with fully funded, specialist therapeutic training from day one.
Utilizing guaranteed sleepovers and short breaks to ensure you have time to rest and recharge.

About You: Your Background Matters

Many successful 'Belong' carers come from backgrounds in teaching, nursing, youth work, or residential care. You do not need to arrive as a fully qualified therapeutic specialist—you become one with our team standing right behind you.

What We Look For:

Experience: A background in a relevant field such as early years, youth services, social care, health, education, or residential care.
Environment: The ability to provide a stable, nurturing, and predictable family home.
Mindset: A commitment to ongoing therapeutic training, reflective practice, and collaborative teamwork.
Resilience: The self-awareness to manage the unique demands of fostering, backed by regular professional and peer support.

This role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with a barred list, right-to-work verification, and all other checks required by Ofsted’s regulatory framework.

The Wrapper of Support: You Are Never Alone

The support structure built around 'Belong' carers is designed to be present before things get hard, not just during a crisis. From day one, you will have access to:

The 'Team Around the Home': A dedicated Hub Leader, a named Advanced Social Worker, a Child Psychologist, and Family Support Workers.
Built-in Respite: Guaranteed sleepovers and short breaks built into the model so you can recharge.
24/7 Peace of Mind: A dedicated, priority out-of-hours support line.
Community: Monthly reflective group sessions, peer mentoring, and an active hub network connecting you with other local carers.