Foster Carer - Police Officer - Bury - Sanctuary Personal

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

Job summary

A fostering organization is seeking dedicated Police Officers to become Step Forward Foster Carers, providing stable homes for young individuals transitioning from care. Ideal candidates will have relational and risk assessment skills, and the role promises robust support, both emotional and financial, with competitive pay of £1,052 per week.

Benefits

Generous financial support

Training in trauma-informed care

Access to a network for peer support

Qualifications

• Experience in a policing, community safety, or public protection role.
• Full-time availability and a spare bedroom.
• Willingness to complete professional training.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and stable home for a young person transitioning from residential care.
• Support a young person with complex needs emotionally and financially.
• Receive regular guidance and supervision from a Senior Practitioner.

Skills

Building trust

Assessing risk

Managing challenging behaviours

Emotional resilience

Solution-focused

Job description

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

Foster with TACT Fostering and Bury Council

Please Note: This role requires you to be Self Employed

Are you a Police Officer committed to protecting and supporting vulnerable people? You already have the safeguarding expertise, resilience, and communication skills needed to make a lasting difference in a young person’s life.

We are looking for dedicated, emotionally intelligent individuals like you to become Step Forward Foster Carers — offering a safe, stable home to a young person transitioning from residential care. This is your chance to take your public service experience and make a deeply personal impact that changes a life forever.

What is Step Forward Fostering?

Step Forward Fostering is a pioneering initiative that helps young people who have faced trauma, instability, and loss move from residential care into a nurturing family environment.

These young people need more than a place to live — they need someone like you: a calm, consistent adult who understands the effects of trauma and can offer trust, structure, and compassion.

As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you’ll be surrounded by a professional support network and guided every step of the way. You’ll never face this journey alone.

What You’ll Receive:

We recognise the responsibility that comes with supporting a young person with complex needs. That’s why we provide robust support — both emotionally and financially.

Specialist Support:

• A dedicated Senior Practitioner offering regular guidance and supervision
• A Family Wellbeing Worker to support you and your foster child
• A Hub Carer providing up to 28 days of planned short breaks every year
• Access to a network of other Step Forward Carers for peer support
• Training in trauma-informed care and neurodevelopmental understanding
• Therapeutic and psychological support to build on your existing strengths

We offer generous financial support to help you focus on building a stable, caring environment.

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

Is This You?

We are looking for Police Officers who are:

• Looking to use their experience to make a difference in a new way
• Skilled in building trust, assessing risk, and managing challenging behaviours
• Calm under pressure, emotionally resilient, and solution-focused
• Ready to provide consistency and care in a family-based setting

To Be Eligible, You’ll Need:

• Experience in a policing, community safety, or public protection role
• Full-time availability and a spare bedroom
• A willingness to complete our professional training
• The right to work in the UK

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