Foster Carer - Domestic Violence Worker

Sanctuary Personnel; Flint; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Flintshire seeks Lleol Foster Carers to provide therapeutic support to young people. This rewarding role offers an annual fee of £50,000 plus weekly allowances, and requires applicants to have experience in supporting children, along with a dedication to nurturing and professional growth. Candidates will provide essential assistance to children transitioning from care, ensuring they receive the stability and support needed to thrive.

Benefits

Annual Fee of £50,000

Weekly Allowances

Therapeutic Training

50% discount on Council Tax

Access to the Mockingbird Support Model

Qualifications

• Experience in trauma-informed care is advantageous.
• Must have a nurturing, therapeutic home environment.
• A full driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, therapeutic home for young people.
• Support children transitioning from high-support settings.
• Engage in professional training and meetings as part of a team.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Crisis intervention

Advocacy

Experience with children

Job description

Overview

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. Plus, 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.

About Lleol

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 Domestic Violence Workers, supporting individuals and families affected by domestic abuse and trauma. If you\'ve provided crisis intervention, helped create safety plans, or advocated for vulnerable children and adults, your empathy and resilience could offer a child the one thing they need most — a safe, therapeutic home where they can begin to heal and thrive.

What makes Lleol Foster Carers different?

This is a specialist fostering role — supporting young people who are leaving high-support settings like residential care and helping them to transition to family life as smoothly as possible. We take a therapeutic approach to professional parenting, giving you every opportunity to develop your skills through full training, exceptional support, and a team walking alongside you every step of the way.

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?

• We\'re looking for individuals or couples who: 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:

• Domestic Violence Worker
• Domestic Abuse Support Worker
• Specialist Support Worker (Domestic Violence)
• Family Support Worker (Domestic Abuse)

…then your experience in trauma-informed care, safeguarding, and advocacy 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.