Foster Carer - Mental Health Practitioner

Sanctuary Personnel Limited; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£1000 per week per child

Council Tax reduction

FosterTalk membership

The Fostering Network membership

BlueLight Card access

Job summary

Step Forward Foster Carer in Denbighshire is a rewarding role supported by Sanctuary Personnel in partnership with Foster Wales Denbighshire. You will welcome a young person into your home, provide care, consistency and guidance as they transition from residential care into a nurturing family environment.

Candidates must be 21 or over, have the legal right to work in the UK, and be willing to register as self-employed for full-time care.

Qualifications

• Are aged 21 or over (no upper age limit).
• Have the legal Right to Work in the United Kingdom.
• Can provide full-time care (at least one carer available at home).
• Have at least one spare bedroom dedicated to fostering.
• Have experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable adults with complex needs.
• Can offer a solo placement (no other children under 16 in the household).
• Hold a full driving licence and have access to a suitable vehicle.
• Are willing to register as self-employed.

Responsibilities

• Full-time care for a young person transitioning away from residential care.
• Creating a stable, calm, and predictable home environment.
• Support emotional, behavioural and social development.
• Building strong, trusting relationships over time.
• Working alongside social workers, therapists and other professionals.
• Helping the young person stay connected to their community, education, and other support networks.

Skills

Right to work in UK

21+ years old

Full-time care experience

Spare bedroom for fostering

Driving licence

Self-employed registration

Experience with vulnerable children

Job description

Step-Forward Foster Carer - Supporting Children Transitioning from Residential Care

Location: Denbighshire

Salary: Up to £52,000 / £1000 per week per child, plus additional payments for the child (child allowance, holidays, birthday and other religious celebrations)

Employment Type: Full-time | Self-employed

Sector: Social Care | Education | Healthcare

A Role That Creates Lasting Change

Step-Forward Fostering with Foster Wales Denbighshire is a highly rewarding role supporting children and young people to successfully transition away from residential care into a stable, nurturing family fostering environment.

As a Step-Forward Foster Carer, you would welcome a young person into your home and provide the care, consistency, and guidance they need at a pivotal moment in their life. Many of these children have experienced trauma, loss, or disrupted relationships. With the right support, they can begin to develop the confidence and trust they need to move forward positively.

Whether you’ve worked as aMental Health Practitioner—supporting individuals through mental health challenges, then you may already have many of the qualities that make an excellent Foster Carer.

This is an opportunity to use your experience in a more personal and lasting way, helping a young person feel safe, valued, and part of a family – your family.

Who Can Apply to Become a Step-Forward Foster Carer?

• Are aged 21 or over (no upper age limit)
• Have the legal Right to Work in the United Kingdom
• Can provide full-time care (at least one carer available at home)
• Have at least one spare bedroom dedicated to fostering
• Have experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable adults with complex needs
• Can offer a solo placement (no other children under 16 in the household)
• Hold a full driving licence and have access to a suitable vehicle
• Are willing to register as self-employed

Right to Work

All Foster Carers must have the legal right to work in the UK.

You automatically have the right if you are:

• British or Irish Passport Holder
• Settled Status under the EU Settlement Scheme
• Pre Settled Status under the EU Settlement Scheme
• Granted Indefinite Leave to Remain permit

You will need to prove your right to work with original documents, such as a passport or Home Office documentation before starting an application.

What Step Forward Fostering Involves

• Full-time care for a young person transitioning away from residential care
• Creating a stable, calm, and predictable home environment
• Support emotional, behavioural and social development
• Building strong, trusting relationships over time
• Working alongside social workers, therapists and other professionals
• Helping the young person stay connected to their community, education, and other support networks

Why Choose Foster Wales Denbighshire?

• £1000 per week, per child, plus additional payments (child allowance, holidays, birthday and other religious celebrations in line with DfE rates)
• Other local and national benefits and discounts including 100% Council Tax reduction, membership to FosterTalk and The Fostering Network, BlueLight Card access
• Use your skills differently to make a lasting and positive difference to a child or young person leaving residential care
• Trauma-informed training, guidance and ongoing learning opportunities (both in face-to-face and virtual)
• As part of your assessment you will complete Denbighshire Skills to Foster Training and Sanctuary Personnel’s Trauma Informed Accredited Training
• Benefit from intensive support both from the local team and other carers
• Connect with other Foster Carers in the area and access peer networks

You will be part of a supportive community, with a team around you focused on helping both you and the young person succeed.

Step Forward with Foster Wales Denbighshire

This is an opportunity to make a lasting difference to a young person’s life while using your experience in a meaningful and rewarding way.

Find out more about becoming a Step-Forward Foster Carer in Denbighshire.

Please Note: Progression is subject to full background checks, assessment, and an independent fostering panel approval.