Hillingdon Council, in outer London, is offering foster care recruits up to £1,500 per week alongside a 25 per cent reduction in council tax when looking after a child in care.
Dubbed “the most competitive package in London”, benefits offered also include £1,000 off utility bills, a winter fuel allowance and a family Merlin and leisure pass. This equates to an annual salary of up to £72,000, according to the council.
There are currently 365 children in the council’s care, however, England is facing a national foster care shortage.
Hillingdon Council’s foster care service is rated “outstanding” by Ofsted.
Jeanette Isaacs, aged 59, from Ruislip, has been fostering with Hillingdon Council for six years.
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