Foster Carer - Police Officer

Sanctuary Personnel

  • Bury, Greater Manchester
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
Become a Step Forward Foster Carer – A Life-Changing Opportunity for Police OfficersFoster with TACT Fostering and Bury CouncilPlease Note: This role requires you to be Self EmployedAre you a Police Officer committed to protecting and supporting vulnerable people? You already have the safeguarding expertise, resilience, and communication skills needed to make a lasting difference in a young person’s life.We are looking for dedicated, emotionally intelligent individuals like you to become Step Forward Foster Carers — offering a safe, stable home to a young person transitioning from residential care. This is your chance to take your public service experience and make a deeply personal impact that changes a life forever.What is Step Forward Fostering?Step Forward Fostering is a pioneering initiative that helps young people who have faced trauma, instability, and loss move from residential care into a nurturing family environment.These young people need more than a place to live — they need someone like you: a calm, consistent adult who understands the effects of trauma and can offer trust, structure, and compassion.As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you’ll be surrounded by a professional support network and guided every step of the way. You’ll never face this journey alone.What You’ll Receive:We recognise the responsibility that comes with supporting a young person with complex needs. That’s why we provide robust support — both emotionally and financially.Specialist Support:
  • A dedicated 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
  • Access to a network of other Step Forward Carers for peer support
  • Training in trauma-informed care and neurodevelopmental understanding
  • Therapeutic and psychological support to build on your existing strengths
Financial Package:We offer generous financial support to help you focus on building a stable, caring environment.
  • £1,052 per week while a young person is placed with you (around £54,704 per year)
  • £408 per week retainer between placements (up to £21,216 per year)
  • Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and cultural celebrations
  • Tax exemptions specifically designed for foster carers
Is This You?We are looking for Police Officers who are:
  • Looking to use their experience to make a difference in a new way
  • Skilled in building trust, assessing risk, and managing challenging behaviours
  • Calm under pressure, emotionally resilient, and solution-focused
  • Ready to provide consistency and care in a family-based setting
To Be Eligible, You’ll Need:
  • Experience in a policing, community safety, or public protection role
  • 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 Police Officer could be the foundation for a truly life-changing role.

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