Council Forms

Specialist Foster Carer scheme expression of interest form

Before you begin

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Specialist Foster Carer as part of Barnsley’s pilot offer.

This enhanced role supports children and young people with complex life experiences who require consistent, therapeutic, and relational care within a nurturing family environment.

The questions in this form are designed to help you reflect on your motivations, experience, capacity, and readiness for this specialised role.

Please see our guidance notes for more information.