Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer – Social Worker

Sanctuary Personnel

  • Bedford, Bedfordshire
  • £62,000 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
BEDSTFCSWReady for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s LifeSpecialist Therapeutic Foster Carer – Bedford and Surrounding Areas
Location: Bedford and surrounding areas
Salary: £62,000 per year (plus additional allowances)
Employment Type: Full-time | Self-employedIs it Time to Use Your Social Work Skills Differently?Every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and part of a family. Right now, young people in Bedford Borough are living in residential care and need someone who can help them take the next step into a stable home where they can heal and thrive.If you have experience in residential care, education, health, youth work, or social care, you already have skills that could change a child’s future. This role is not about providing a bed. It is about offering consistency, kindness, and the belief that life can get better.As a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer, you will welcome a young person into your home and provide full-time care, supported every step of the way by a dedicated local team.Why Choose Specialist Therapeutic Fostering?This specialist route is for people who want to make a profound difference. You will work as part of a trauma-informed team, helping children transition out of residential care into a safe family environment where they can build trust and independence.This role offers you the chance to transform a child’s life while experiencing something life-changing yourself.What You Will Receive as a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer
  • £62,000 per year plus £1,000 additional allowances for holidays and birthdays
  • Up to 28 days respite each year
  • Specialist trauma-informed training and ongoing professional development
  • Clinical supervision and 24/7 out-of-hours support
  • Peer support networks, including access to the Mockingbird Constellation model
  • Membership of The Fostering Network
  • Be part of a local fostering team that knows and values its carers
Could This Be You?We are looking for individuals or couples who:
  • Live in Bedford or the surrounding area
  • Can offer a dedicated bedroom for fostering a young person
  • Have experience supporting children with emotional or behavioural needs
  • Are resilient, nurturing, and open to learning
  • Can provide full-time care (at least one person at home if applying as a couple)
Ideally, you will have no children under 12 living at home. Exceptions may apply depending on the child’s needs.Please note – fostering requires you to register as self-employed. You will be responsible for managing your own tax affairs and maintaining the necessary records related to the role.Is it Time for a Change?This is your opportunity to use your social work skills in a way that truly matters. You will make a difference to a child, to your community, and to yourself.Apply now to speak with our team and take the first step toward becoming a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer for Bedford Borough.

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