Last updated by Stephanie Rosser on Thursday, March 6, 2025

Offer a home to a young person and support them on their journey to independence. Essex County Council are looking for Supported Lodgings Carers who can offer young people both emotional and practical support and help in building their confidence and developing their life skills such as shopping, cooking and budgeting.

Carers can continue to work flexibly and Essex County Council will provide everything they need to succeed. Fees for carers have increased by 16% and people who become a Supported lodgings carer in 2025 will get a £2000 welcome bonus.

Young people aged 16-18 years old are carefully matched with families, support is 24/7 and training is local. Supported lodgings carers will receive a weekly fee per child that they care for and each young person receives a weekly personal allowance.

Find out more by calling Essex County Council fostering team 0800 801 530 or by visiting www.essex.gov.uk/fosterwithEssex.