Foster Carer - Education Welfare Officer

Sanctuary Personnel; Flint; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A fostering organization in the UK seeks Lleol Foster Carers to provide a nurturing home environment for young people transitioning from high-support settings. This rewarding role offers an annual fee of £50,000 plus additional allowances. Candidates should possess experience in supporting children, have at least one spare bedroom, and a commitment to professional training. This position allows for flexibility working from home and emphasizes a therapeutic approach to parenting. Join us to make a lasting impact on the lives of children in need.

Benefits

£50,000 annual fee

Up to £258.79 weekly fostering allowance

Additional allowances for birthdays, holidays & Christmas

Access to a linked Lleol Support Foster Carer

50% discount on Council Tax payments

Therapeutic training & qualifications

Membership to The Fostering Network

Access to the Mockingbird Support Model

Blue Light Card membership

Regular wellbeing events & peer support groups

Qualifications

• Professional or personal experience in supporting children & young people.
• At least one spare bedroom dedicated to fostering.
• Full driving licence.
• Full-time commitment to the role.
• Ability to work as part of a professional team, attend meetings, and engage in training.
• Resilient, reflective, and ready to parent in a new and guided way.

Responsibilities

• Support young people who are leaving high‑support settings such as residential care.
• Help them transition to family life as smoothly as possible.
• Provide a nurturing, therapeutic home environment.
• Attend professional training and meetings as part of a team.
• Engage in reflective practice and maintain professional parenting standards.
• Participate in respite and support arrangements through the linked Foster Carer.

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. 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.

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 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

Responsibilities

• Support young people who are leaving high‑support settings such as residential care
• Help them transition to family life as smoothly as possible
• Provide a nurturing, therapeutic home environment
• Attend professional training and meetings as part of a team
• Engage in reflective practice and maintain professional parenting standards
• Work flexibly in your own home while meeting full‑time commitment requirements
• Participate in respite and support arrangements through the linked Foster Carer

Candidate Profile

• Professional or personal experience in supporting children & young people
• At least one spare bedroom dedicated to fostering
• Full driving licence
• Full‑time commitment to the role
• Ability to work as part of a professional team, attend meetings, and engage in training
• Resilient, reflective, and ready to parent in a new and guided way
• Open to registering as self‑employed
• Preferred: No other children under 16 living in the home (exceptions may apply)

Ideal Experience

• Education Welfare Officer
• Attendance Officer
• Family Support Worker
• School Liaison Officer

Why Lleol Fostering?

This is a specialist fostering role that maintains locality – Lleol means local in Welsh. Children and young people in and around the Flintshire area need more than a traditional fostering placement. They need time, patience, expertise and someone who will believe in them and fight their corner. We take a therapeutic approach to professional parenting, offering full training, exceptional support, and a team that walks alongside you every step of the way.

Join Us

Could this be the career change you never knew you were ready for? If you have the experience and passion described above, become a Lleol Foster Carer in Flintshire and give children what no setting ever can – family, belonging, and the stability of a loving home.