Foster Carer - Community Payback Supervisor

Sanctuary Personnel

  • Bury, Greater Manchester
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
Become a Step Forward Foster Carer – A Life-Changing Opportunity for Community Payback SupervisorsFoster with TACT Fostering and Bury CouncilPlease Note: This role requires you to be Self EmployedAre you a Community Payback Supervisor who thrives on helping others turn their lives around through structure, support, and second chances? You already have the patience, resilience, and relationship-building skills needed to make a powerful impact in a young person’s life.We’re looking for supportive, grounded individuals like you to become Step Forward Foster Carers — offering a safe, stable home to a young person transitioning out of residential care. This is a unique opportunity to take your experience working with challenging behaviours and help shape a young person’s future in a family environment.What is Step Forward Fostering?Step Forward Fostering is an innovative programme supporting young people who’ve experienced trauma, loss, and instability, helping them move from residential care into a nurturing home environment.These young people don’t just need a roof over their head — they need someone like you: someone who understands structure, consistency, and the power of positive role models.As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you’ll be supported every step of the way by a team of professionals. You’ll never be alone on this journey.What You’ll Receive:We recognise that caring for a young person with complex needs requires emotional and practical support — and we’ll make sure you have it.Specialist Support:
  • A dedicated Senior Practitioner providing regular guidance and supervision
  • A Family Wellbeing Worker to support both you and the young person
  • A Hub Carer offering up to 28 days of planned short breaks per year
  • 24/7 Out-of-Hours Support
  • A network of Step Forward Carers for peer support
  • Ongoing training in trauma-informed care and understanding neurodiversity
  • Therapeutic and psychological support tailored to your journey
Financial Package:We want you to focus on care, not costs. That’s why we offer a generous financial package:
  • £1,052 per week while a child is placed with you (around £54,704 per year)
  • £408 per week retainer between placements (up to £21,216 per year)
  • Additional allowances for birthdays, holidays, and cultural needs
  • Tax exemptions designed specifically for foster carers
Is This You?We are looking for Community Payback Supervisors who are:
  • Passionate about helping people grow through care, structure, and support
  • Skilled at building trust, managing behaviours, and creating safe environments
  • Calm, resilient, and committed to long-term change
  • Ready to bring their life-changing skills into a home-based setting
To Be Eligible, You’ll Need:
  • Experience working with people in the justice or community rehabilitation system
  • Full-time availability and a spare bedroom
  • A willingness to complete our professional training
  • The right to work in the UK
Take the next step in your career and become a Step Forward Foster Carer. Your experience as a Community Payback Supervisor could be the foundation for a truly life-changing role.

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