Foster Carer - Drug & Alcohol Worker

Sanctuary Personnel; Flint; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local fostering service in Flintshire seeks Lleol Foster Carers to provide a nurturing environment for young people transitioning from residential care. The role offers an annual fee of £50,000 plus additional allowances, with full training and support. Ideal candidates should have experience in supporting children and be prepared to foster in a therapeutic setting. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in children's lives while receiving ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Annual fee of £50,000

Weekly fostering allowance

Discount on Council Tax

Therapeutic training & qualifications

Membership to The Fostering Network

Access to discounts via Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Professional or personal experience in supporting children & young people.
• Ability to create a nurturing, therapeutic home environment.
• Commitment to attend training and work with a support team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience supporting children

Empathy

Resilience

Ability to provide a nurturing home

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 Drug & Alcohol Workers, supporting individuals and families affected by substance misuse. If you've helped people overcome addiction, provided harm reduction advice, or supported recovery journeys, your experience in empathy and resilience could offer a child the one thing they need most — a safe, therapeutic home where they can build a positive future.

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:

• Drug & Alcohol Worker
• Substance Misuse Support Worker
• Recovery Practitioner
• Addiction Counsellor
• …

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