Foster Carer - HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)

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

Job summary

A fostering agency in Flintshire is seeking Lleol Foster Carers to provide a nurturing home for young people transitioning from care. The role offers an annual fee of £50,000 plus substantial allowances and training. Ideal candidates will have experience in supporting children and the capacity to create a stable home environment. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a significant difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Up to £258.79 Weekly Fostering Allowance

50% discount on Council Tax

Therapeutic Training & Qualifications

Access to the Mockingbird Support Model

Blue Light Card membership

Qualifications

• Professional or personal experience supporting children & young people.
• Can provide a nurturing, therapeutic home environment.
• Hold a full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support young people transitioning from high-support settings.
• Engage in training and attend professional meetings.

Skills

Experience in supporting children and young people

Ability to provide a nurturing home environment

Teamwork skills

Resilience and reflectiveness

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 children and young people...
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 teaching assistants in primary, secondary, or SEN/ALN settings. If you've supported children in the classroom, helped them regulate emotions, learn routines, and build confidence, your skills could be life-changing in a home environment too.

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:

• Teaching Assistant or Classroom Support Staff
• SEN/ALN Support Worker
• Behavioural Mentor or Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
• HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)

…then your experience helping children thrive in the classroom could help them flourish in a safe, loving home.

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