Foster Carer - Domiciliary Care Worker

Sanctuary Personnel; Flint; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local fostering service in Flintshire seeks compassionate individuals to become Lleol Foster Carers. This role involves supporting young people transitioning from high-support settings into family life. You will receive an annual fee of £50,000 along with various allowances for special occasions. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children, be willing to provide a nurturing environment, and hold a valid driving license. Full training and support will be provided as part of this rewarding opportunity.

Benefits

Annual Fee of £50,000

Up to £258.79 Weekly Fostering Allowance

Access to a Support Foster Carer

50% discount on Council Tax

Therapeutic Training & Qualifications

Membership to The Fostering Network

Blue Light Card membership for discounts

Regular Wellbeing events & Peer Support groups

Qualifications

• Professional or personal experience in supporting children and young people.
• Ability to provide a nurturing and therapeutic home environment.
• Full driving license is required.
• At least one spare bedroom dedicated to fostering.

Responsibilities

• Support young people leaving high-support settings into family life.
• Engage in training and attend meetings as part of a professional team.
• Provide a safe and therapeutic home environment.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Experience with children

Teamwork

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

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.

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 Domiciliary Care Workers, providing personal care and support to individuals in their own homes. If you've helped people maintain their independence, manage daily tasks, or supported vulnerable children and adults, your compassionate and patient nature could offer a child the one thing they need most — a safe, therapeutic home where they can grow 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?

• 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:

• Domiciliary Care Worker
• Personal Care Assistant
• Home Care Support Worker
• Community Support Worker

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