Foster Carer - Pastoral 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 Pastoral OfficersFoster with TACT Fostering and Bury CouncilPlease note: This role requires you to be self-EmployedAre you a Pastoral Officer who supports students through their most vulnerable and challenging moments? You already have the emotional intelligence, safeguarding knowledge, and relationship-building skills to make a life-changing difference in a young person’s life.We are looking for compassionate, supportive individuals like you to become Step Forward Foster Carers — providing a stable, nurturing home to a young person transitioning out of residential care. This is your opportunity to take your school-based experience and create lasting impact in a family environment.What is Step Forward Fostering?Step Forward Fostering is a pioneering project that supports young people who have faced trauma, instability, and loss, helping them move from residential care into a safe and loving home.These young people don’t just need a bed — they need someone like you: a consistent adult who understands behaviour, builds trust, and supports emotional wellbeing.As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you’ll be part of a professional support network. You’ll never be alone on this journey.What You’ll Receive:We understand the responsibility that comes with fostering a young person with complex needs — and we’ll support you every step of the way, both practically and emotionally.Specialist Support:
  • A dedicated Senior Practitioner offering supervision and guidance
  • A Family Wellbeing Worker to support both you and the child
  • A Hub Carer providing up to 28 days of planned short breaks each year
  • 24/7 Out-of-Hours Support
  • Access to a network of other Step Forward Carers for peer support
  • Ongoing trauma-informed and neurodevelopmental training
  • Access to therapeutic and psychological support
Financial Package:We provide a generous fostering allowance so you can focus on providing a safe, stable home.
  • £1,052 per week while a young person is placed with you (around £54,704 a year)
  • £408 per week retainer between placements (up to £21,216 a year)
  • Additional allowances for birthdays, holidays, and cultural celebrations
  • Tax exemptions specifically for foster carers
Is This You?We are looking for Pastoral Officers who are:
  • Passionate about supporting young people beyond the school setting
  • Experienced in managing challenging behaviour with empathy and structure
  • Emotionally resilient and committed to helping others grow
  • Ready to use their pastoral care skills in a family-based environment
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!To Be Eligible, You’ll Need:
  • Experience working with children or young people in a school or pastoral setting
  • 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 Pastoral Officer could be the foundation for a truly life-changing role.

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