Foster Carer - Residential Childcare Worker

Sanctuary Personnel

  • Bury, Greater Manchester
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
Become a Step Forward Foster Carer – A Life-Changing Opportunity for Residential Childcare WorkersFoster with TACT Fostering and Bury CouncilPlease note: This role requires you to be self-EmployedHave you worked as a residential childcare worker or in a role caring for vulnerable young people? You already have the compassion, patience, and dedication needed to change a young person’s life.We are looking for people just like you to become Step Forward Foster Carers — offering a safe, nurturing home to a young person moving from residential care. This is a unique opportunity to use your care skills in a deeply personal and life-changing way.
This could be your most meaningful and rewarding role yet — offering not just care, but a future full of hope.What is Step Forward Fostering?Step Forward Fostering is a pioneering project that helps young people who have faced trauma, loss, and instability to transition from residential care into a loving family environment.
These young people aren’t just looking for a roof over their heads — they need someone like you: a caring adult who can offer emotional support, guidance, and the consistency they’ve often lacked.
As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you won’t be doing this alone. You’ll be part of a supportive team, working alongside professionals who are there to help you every step of the way.What You’ll Receive:We know that caring for a child with complex needs is a big commitment. That’s why you’ll be fully supported — both emotionally and financially.Specialist Support:
  • Your own Senior Practitioner offering regular guidance and supervision
  • A Family Wellbeing Worker to support you and your foster child
  • A Hub Carer providing up to 28 days of planned short breaks every year
  • 24/7 Out-of-Hours Support, so you’re never alone
  • Access to a peer network of other Step Forward Carers
  • Ongoing training in trauma-informed care and neurodevelopmental needs
  • Therapeutic and psychological support to strengthen your skills
Financial Package:Caring for a young person with complex needs takes exceptional commitment. To reflect this, we offer a generous financial package, supporting you to focus fully on providing the stability and care each child deserves.
  • £1,052 per week while you have a child placed with you (around £54,704 a year)
  • £408 per week retainer between placements (up to £21,216 a year)
  • Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and religious celebrations
  • Tax exemptions designed especially for foster carers
Is This You?We are looking for people who are:
  • Compassionate and emotionally resilient
  • Experienced in caring for vulnerable young people
  • Confident in building trusting relationships
  • Committed to making a real, lasting difference in a young person’s life
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
Please note: Ideally, applicants should not have children under 16 living at home, but we consider each family situation individually.To Be Eligible, You’ll Need:
  • Experience supporting vulnerable children or young people
  • Full-time availability and a spare bedroom
  • A willingness to complete our professional training
  • The right to work in the UK
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