Foster Carer - Counsellor

Harmonia Careers; Bury; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in care is seeking passionate individuals to join as Foster Carers - Counsellors, providing a nurturing environment for young people transitioning from care. Candidates should be empathetic, resilient, and ready to leverage their therapeutic skills in a family setting, receiving ample support and training along the way.

Benefits

Ongoing training in trauma-informed care

24/7 Out-of-Hours Support

Generous financial package

Access to therapeutic support

Peer support from other Step Forward Carers

Qualifications

• Counsellors passionate about supporting emotional healing and personal growth.
• Skilled in trauma-informed listening and relationship-building.
• Ready to bring therapeutic skills into a nurturing family environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, stable home to a young person transitioning from residential care.
• Offer emotional support and understanding to foster children with complex needs.
• Collaborate with a professional team for guidance and supervision.

Skills

Empathy

Active Listening

Emotional Insight

Trauma-informed care

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Become a Step Forward Foster Carer A Life-Changing Opportunity for Counsellors

Foster with TACT Fostering and Bury Council

Are you a Counsellor who supports people through their most vulnerable moments with empathy, active listening, and emotional insight? You already have the compassion, patience, and resilience needed to make a profound difference in a young person s life.

We are looking for emotionally attuned, reflective individuals like you to become Step Forward Foster Carers offering a safe, stable home to a young person transitioning from residential care. This is a unique opportunity to bring your therapeutic skills into a family-based setting, where your support can change a life.

What is Step Forward Fostering?

Step Forward Fostering is a pioneering project that helps young people who ve experienced trauma, instability, and loss transition from residential care into a secure and nurturing home.

These young people don t just need a place to stay they need someone like you: a trusted adult who understands trauma, emotional regulation, and the importance of building a safe, consistent relationship.

As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you ll be part of a professional, trauma-informed team. You ll never be alone on this journey.

What You Ll Receive

We recognise that caring for a young person with complex needs is a big commitment which is why we provide you with ongoing professional, emotional, and financial support.

Specialist Support

• Your own 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 each year
• 24/7 Out-of-Hours Support
• Peer support from other Step Forward Carers
• Ongoing training in trauma-informed care and neurodevelopmental needs
• Access to therapeutic and psychological support
  
  

Financial Package

We provide generous allowances to ensure you can focus on providing care and consistency.

• £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 Counsellors Who Are

• Passionate about supporting emotional healing and personal growth
• Skilled in trauma-informed listening and relationship-building
• Calm, resilient, and committed to providing a stable home
• Ready to bring their therapeutic approach into a nurturing family environment
  
  

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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