Become a Supported Carer

There's no such thing as a typical supported carer, and we welcome enquiries from people who are motivated to help provide advice, support and guidance for young people at an important stage of their life.

Criteria:

• minimum age for any enquirer is 21 years, there's no upper age limit for supported carers
• you can enquire if you're single, or a couple. You can be married, in a civil partnership or co-habituating
• couples must have lived together in a stable relationship for a minimum of two years
• you'll need a spare bedroom; however, you don't have to own your own property

Fees and allowances for Supported Care for 2025/26

How to Apply

Fill out our online form to register your enquiry

Enquire online

or email fost@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk and provide your contact details

What Happens Next?

• one of our helpful family placement team will be in touch and carry out an initial enquiry call with you
• we'll arrange a home visit and share some more details about supported care and find out more about you, your motivation, skills and experience
• we can link you in with our experienced supported carers who will be available to answer any questions or queries
• you'll be invited to move to the next stage of the process and complete an application form to become a supported carer
• you'll be allocated a social worker to undertake your supported carer assessment, which takes between 4 to 6 months to complete