Foster Carer - Family Support Worker

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

Job summary

A local government council is seeking Lleol Foster Carers in Flintshire to provide a nurturing home for young people transitioning from care. Successful candidates will receive a £50,000 annual fee, training, and ongoing support. This role requires individuals or couples committed to fostering in a therapeutic environment. Prior experience in child care is a plus, alongside willingness to maintain full-time availability. This unique opportunity allows you to make a profound difference in the lives of young people.

Benefits

£50,000 annual fee

Up to £258.79 weekly allowance

50% discount on Council Tax

Access to therapeutic training

Membership to The Fostering Network

Discounts with Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Professional or personal experience in supporting children & young people.
• Ability to offer full-time commitment to fostering.
• Hold a full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support young people transitioning from residential care to family life.
• Provide a nurturing and therapeutic environment.
• Engage with training and professional meetings.

Skills

Experience supporting children and young people

Ability to provide a nurturing environment

Resilience

Reflectiveness

Teamwork abilities

Job description

Could this be your most rewarding role yet?

Become a Lleol (local) Foster Carer with Flintshire County Council

Annual Fee & Allowances

£50,000 annual fee + 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?

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 depending on individual fostering experience)

This could be the career change you never knew you were ready for.

Previous Roles that Qualify

If you've worked as a:

• Family Support Worker
• Parenting Practitioner
• Child Protection Support Worker
• Early Help or Children’s Centre Practitioner
• …then your ability to support families through trauma, change, and complex needs could make you an outstanding foster carer.

Interested in Finding Out More?

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.