Foster Carer - Psychological Therapist

TieTalent; Bury; On-site; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Rejoignez TACT Fostering et Bury Council en tant que Step Forward Foster Carer. Cette opportunité unique permet aux thérapeutes de faire une différence significative dans la vie des jeunes en créant un foyer thérapeutique stable. Vous recevrez un soutien spécialisé, une supervision professionnelle et une aide financière compétitive tout en ayant l'opportunité de développer des compétences en gestion des traumatismes et des relations sécurisées.

Benefits

Soutien de praticien senior

Formation continue

Récupérations planifiées

Aide psychologique

Exemptions fiscales

Qualifications

• Professionnel thérapeutique avec expérience dans la gestion des émotions.
• Disponibilité à temps plein et chambre libre requise.
• Formation professionnelle à compléter.

Responsibilities

• Fournir un foyer stable à des jeunes en transition depuis des soins résidentiels.
• Travailler avec une équipe pluridisciplinaire pour le soutien.
• Utiliser des compétences thérapeutiques dans un contexte familial.

Skills

Compassion

Emotional resilience

Trauma understanding

Job description

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

About

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

Foster with TACT Fostering and Bury Council

Are you a Psychological Therapist who works every day to support emotional healing, resilience, and recovery? You already have the insight, compassion, and therapeutic skill set needed to make a profound difference in a young person’s life.

We’re looking for reflective, emotionally intelligent professionals 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 apply your therapeutic understanding beyond the clinic, creating real, lasting impact in a family-based setting.

What is Step Forward Fostering?

Step Forward Fostering is a pioneering programme supporting young people who have experienced trauma, loss, and instability, helping them move from residential care into a nurturing home.

These young people aren’t just looking for shelter — they need someone like you: a consistent, supportive adult who understands trauma, emotional regulation, and the importance of secure relationships.

As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you’ll work alongside a multi-agency team with therapeutic support built into the model. You’ll never be alone on this journey.

What You’ll Receive

Caring for a young person with complex emotional needs requires structure, insight, and support — which we provide every step of the way.

Specialist Support

Your own Senior Practitioner offering regular supervision and professional guidance A Family Wellbeing Worker to support you and the child in your care A Hub Carer providing up to 28 days of planned short breaks per year 24/7 Out-of-Hours Support Peer support from a network of other Step Forward Carers Ongoing training in trauma-informed care, attachment theory, and neurodevelopment Therapeutic and psychological support to complement your clinical expertise Financial Package:

We offer a generous financial package so you can focus fully on building a therapeutic, stable home environment.

£1,052 per week while a child is 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 designed specifically for foster carers Is This You?

We Are Looking For Psychological Therapists Who Are

Passionate about supporting recovery and emotional development Skilled in understanding and managing trauma, anxiety, attachment, and behavioural challenges Calm, consistent, and emotionally resilient Ready to bring their therapeutic values into a family-based care setting To Be Eligible, You’ll Need:

Full-time availability and a spare bedroom A willingness to complete our professional training The right to work in the UK If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you

• Bury, England
  
  

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• English

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