Foster Carer - Paramedic - Bury - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Bury; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A fostering service in the UK is seeking passionate Paramedics to become Step Forward Foster Carers. In this role, you will provide a stable and nurturing environment for young individuals transitioning from residential care. With the support of a dedicated professional team, you will use your crisis management and emotional intelligence to make a lasting impact in their lives. The role comes with generous financial allowances and comprehensive training, allowing you to focus on delivering consistent care.

Benefits

Generous allowances

Ongoing training

Peer support network

Tax exemptions for foster carers

Qualifications

• Paramedic with a passion for supporting vulnerable individuals.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and build trust quickly.
• Experience in crisis care and emotional grounding.

Responsibilities

• Provide a stable, nurturing home for young people transitioning from residential care.
• Offer emotional safety and a trusted relationship.
• Work closely with an experienced professional team for support.

Skills

Crisis management

Emotional intelligence

Resilience

Compassion

Job description

Become a Step Forward Foster Carer – A Life-Changing Opportunity for Paramedics

Foster with TACT Fostering and Bury Council

Please Note: This role requires you to be Self Employed

Are you a Paramedic who thrives under pressure, leads with compassion, and supports people through their most vulnerable moments? You already have the calmness, resilience, and emotional intelligence needed to make a profound difference in a young person’s life.

We are looking for dedicated professionals like you to become Step Forward Foster Carers — offering a stable, nurturing home to a young person transitioning from residential care. This is your chance to use your crisis management and care experience in a more personal, long-term way.

This could be your most rewarding role yet — offering not just care, but a sense of belonging and hope for the future.

What is Step Forward Fostering?

Step Forward Fostering is a groundbreaking project that supports young people who have experienced trauma, instability, and loss, helping them move from residential care into a safe and supportive home.

These young people aren’t just looking for shelter — they need someone like you: a calm, caring adult who can offer stability, emotional safety, and a trusted relationship built over time.

As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you’ll be supported by an experienced professional team. You’ll never be alone on this journey.

What You’ll Receive:

We know caring for a young person with complex needs requires more than goodwill — it requires comprehensive support.

Specialist Support:

• Your own Senior Practitioner offering regular supervision and guidance
• A Family Wellbeing Worker to support both you and your foster child
• A Hub Carer providing up to 28 days of planned short breaks per year
• Peer support from a network of other Step Forward Carers
• Ongoing training in trauma-informed care and neurodevelopmental needs
• Access to therapeutic and psychological support

We offer generous allowances so you can focus fully on providing consistent care.

• £1,052 per week while you have a child placed with you (around £54,704 per year)
• £408 per week retainer between placements (up to £21,216 annually)
• Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and cultural celebrations
• Tax exemptions specifically for foster carers

Is This You?

We are looking for Paramedics who are:

• Passionate about supporting vulnerable people beyond the front line
• Skilled at remaining calm under pressure and building trust quickly
• Resilient, empathetic, and emotionally grounded
• Ready to bring their crisis care experience into a stable home setting

Take the next step in your career and become a Step Forward Foster Carer. Your experience as a Paramedic could be the foundation for a truly life-changing role.