Foster Carer - Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT)

Sanctuary Personnel

  • Bury, Greater Manchester
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
Become a Step Forward Foster Carer – A Life-Changing Opportunity for CBT TherapistsFoster with TACT Fostering and Bury CouncilPlease note: This role requires you to be self-EmployedAre you a CBT Therapist who helps individuals challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, build resilience, and move toward a more hopeful future? You already have the insight, compassion, and emotional intelligence needed to make a life-changing difference in a young person’s life.We are looking for calm, reflective professionals like you to become Step Forward Foster Carers — offering a safe, stable home to a young person transitioning from residential care. This is your opportunity to use your therapeutic understanding in a new, meaningful way — by providing long-term care, trust, and emotional safety in a family setting.What is Step Forward Fostering?Step Forward Fostering is a pioneering programme that supports young people who’ve experienced trauma, instability, and loss, helping them transition from residential care into a nurturing home environment.These young people need more than just shelter — they need someone like you: a consistent, caring adult who understands emotional dysregulation, trauma responses, and how to build trust over time.As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you’ll be part of a multi-agency team that values your therapeutic awareness. You’ll never be alone on this journey.What You’ll Receive:We know that supporting a young person with complex emotional needs is no small commitment. That’s why we provide full support — practical, emotional, and financial — from day one.Specialist Support:
  • Your own Senior Practitioner offering regular supervision and guidance
  • A Family Wellbeing Worker to support both you and the young person in your care
  • A Hub Carer providing up to 28 days of planned short breaks every year
  • 24/7 Out-of-Hours Support
  • Peer support through a network of other Step Forward Carers
  • Ongoing training in trauma-informed care and neurodevelopmental needs
  • Access to therapeutic and psychological support
Financial Package:We provide generous financial support to ensure you can focus fully on creating a safe, stable, and therapeutic home environment.
  • £1,052 per week while you have a child placed with you (around £54,704 per year)
  • £408 per week retainer between placements (up to £21,216 annually)
  • Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and cultural celebrations
  • Tax exemptions specifically designed for foster carers
Is This You?We are looking for CBT Therapists who are:
  • Passionate about mental health and emotional wellbeing
  • Skilled in managing trauma, anxiety, low mood, and behavioural challenges
  • Calm, resilient, and able to create structure and emotional safety
  • Ready to bring their therapeutic insight into a family-based setting
To Be Eligible, You’ll Need:
  • Full-time availability and a spare bedroom
  • A willingness to complete our professional training
  • The right to work in the UK
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

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