Foster Carer - Crisis Intervention Worker

Sanctuary Personnel; Flint; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Flintshire is seeking dedicated individuals to become Lleol Foster Carers. Candidates will provide nurturing and therapeutic care for children and young people, ensuring a stable and supportive home environment. This role offers a significant annual fee and various allowances, along with comprehensive training. Ideal candidates will possess relevant experience, resilience, and the ability to work collaboratively with a professional team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable youth.

Benefits

Annual fee of £50,000

Up to £258.79 weekly allowance

50% discount on Council Tax

Access to support and training

Discounts through Blue Light Card

Regular wellbeing events

Qualifications

• Professional or personal experience in supporting children and young people.
• Ability to provide a nurturing, therapeutic home environment.
• Full driving licence required.
• Willingness to register as self-employed.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and therapeutic home for children and young people.
• Engage in training and professional team meetings.
• Maintain a nurturing and stable environment.

Skills

Supporting children and young people

Crisis intervention

Nurturing home environment

Resilience and reflection

Job description

Could this be your most rewarding role yet? Become a Lleol (local) Foster Carer with Flintshire County Council

Annual Fee: £50,000 + up to £13,453.96 in Weekly Allowances. Additional payments for holidays, birthdays & Christmas.

You've built a career supporting others…
But have you ever thought about doing it from your own home - and truly changing a life forever?

We're looking for people with passion, patience, and experience to take the next step - not just into another job, but into a whole new way of making a difference.

This is fostering - but not as you know it. This is Lleol Fostering. Lleol means local in Welsh and with fostering - maintaining locality is hugely important. There are children and young people in and around the Flintshire area who need something more than just a traditional fostering placement. They need time, patience, expertise — and above all — someone who will believe in them and fight their corner.

We are looking for extraordinary people to join us as Lleol Foster Carers - including those who have worked as Crisis Intervention Workers, helping young people through intense emotional distress, trauma, or mental health challenges. If you've de‑escalated crisis situations, offered immediate support and stabilisation, or advocated for vulnerable individuals in high‑stress environments, your calm, compassionate presence could offer a child the one thing they need most — a safe and therapeutic home where they can begin to heal.

What You'll Receive as a Lleol Foster Carer:

• £50,000 Annual Fee recognising your dedicated time, skill & commitment
• Up to £258.79 Weekly Fostering Allowance (over £13,453 annually)
• Additional Allowances for Birthdays, Holidays & Christmas
• Access to a linked Lleol Support Foster Carer - for practical help and respite
• 50% discount on your Council Tax payments
• Therapeutic Training & Qualifications
• Membership to The Fostering Network
• Access to the Mockingbird Support Model
• Blue Light Card membership - access to more than 15,000 discounts nationwide
• Reward & Recognition via the CareFriends App
• Regular Wellbeing events & Peer Support groups

Could You Be a Lleol Foster Carer?

• Have professional or personal experience in supporting children & young people
• Can provide a nurturing, therapeutic home environment
• Have at least one spare bedroom that can be dedicated to fostering
• Hold a full driving licence
• Are able to offer their full‑time commitment to this role
• Can work as part of a professional team, attend meetings, and engage in training
• Are resilient, reflective, and ready to parent in a new and guided way
• Are open to registering as self‑employed
• Ideally, you won't have other children under 16 living in your home (though exceptions may apply dependent on individual fostering experience)

This Could Be the Career Change You Never Knew You Were Ready For.

If you've worked as a:

• Crisis Intervention Worker
• Crisis Response Practitioner
• Youth Mental Health Worker
• Emergency Duty Team Member
• …then your ability to remain calm under pressure, support in moments of crisis, and promote long‑term emotional safety could make you an outstanding foster carer.

Interested in finding out more about becoming a Lleol Foster Carer in Flintshire? This is a unique opportunity to do what you do best — but in a role where you can give children what no setting ever can: family, belonging, and the stability of a loving home.