Foster Carer - Care Home Manager

Sanctuary Personnel; Bury; On-site; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel offers a unique opportunity to become a Step Forward Foster Carer, embracing the role of a supportive adult for young people transitioning from care. Candidates should possess care management experience, committed to creating a nurturing environment. A robust support package is provided, along with competitive compensation.

Benefits

£1,052 per week while a young person is placed.

Access to tax exemptions designed for foster carers.

Ongoing trauma-informed training.

Access to therapeutic support.

Generous package of emotional and practical support.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing care homes.
• Willing to complete professional training.
• Availability with a spare bedroom.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and consistent home for young people.
• Support young people with complex needs.
• Work with a team for guidance and supervision.

Skills

Leadership

Empathy

Resilience

Job description

Become a Step Forward Foster Carer - A Life-Changing Opportunity for Care Home Managers

Foster with TACT Fostering and Bury Council

Are you a Care Home Manager who has dedicated your career to supporting others through compassion, structure, and stability? You already have the leadership, empathy, and resilience needed to make a lasting impact in a young person's life.

We are looking for experienced, nurturing professionals like you to become Step Forward Foster Carers - offering a safe, consistent home to a young person transitioning from residential care. This is your opportunity to use the skills you've developed managing care settings and create a future full of hope for a young person who needs you most.

What is Step Forward Fostering?

Step Forward Fostering is a pioneering project that supports young people who have faced trauma, instability, and loss by helping them move from residential care into a safe, family-based home.

These young people aren't just looking for shelter - they need someone like you: a steady, supportive adult who understands complex needs, provides structure, and can build trust over time.

As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you'll be supported by a professional team every step of the way. You'll never be alone on this journey.

What You'll Receive:

We understand the responsibility that comes with supporting a young person with complex needs. That's why we offer a full package of emotional, practical, and financial support.

Specialist Support:

* Your own Senior Practitioner offering regular supervision and guidance

* A Family Wellbeing Worker to support you and the child in your care

* A Hub Carer providing up to 28 days of planned short breaks each year

* Peer support through a network of other Step Forward Carers

* Ongoing trauma-informed training and neurodevelopmental learning

* Access to therapeutic and psychological support

We recognise the time and dedication it takes to foster and offer a generous package so you can focus on providing the best care possible.

* £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 annually)

* Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and cultural celebrations

* Access to tax exemptions designed for foster carers

Is This You?

We are looking for Care Home Managers who are:

* Looking to make a more personal impact in a young person's life

* Skilled in leading care teams, safeguarding, and person-centred support

* Emotionally resilient and committed to providing consistent, long-term care

* Ready to bring their professional experience into a nurturing home environment

To Be Eligible, You'll Need:

* Experience working in or managing care homes or supported living settings

* 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 Registered Manager could be the foundation for a truly life-changing role.

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