Foster Carer - Psychological Therapist

Harmonia Careers; Bury; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmonia Careers recherche un thérapeute psychologique pour devenir Foster Carer dans le cadre du programme Step Forward. Ce rôle offre une opportunité de soutenir des jeunes ayant vécu des traumatismes en leur fournissant un environnement familial stable. Les candidats doivent être passionnés par le développement émotionnel et prêts à appliquer leurs compétences dans un cadre de soins familiaux.

Benefits

Supervision régulière par un praticien senior

Soutien 24/7

Formation continue en soins informés par le traumatisme

Qualifications

• Thérapeute psychologique avec disponibilité à temps plein.
• Capacité à gérer l'anxiété et les défis comportementaux.
• Prêt à appliquer des valeurs thérapeutiques dans un cadre familial.

Responsibilities

• Offrir un foyer stable à un jeune en transition.
• Collaborer avec une équipe multi-agences pour un soutien thérapeutique.
• Participer à la formation professionnelle requise.

Skills

Gestion des traumatismes

Développement émotionnel

Résilience émotionnelle

Job description

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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 daily to support emotional healing, resilience, and recovery? You possess the insight, compassion, and therapeutic skills needed to make a profound difference in a young person’s life.

We are seeking 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 opportunity to extend your therapeutic understanding beyond clinical settings to create a lasting impact within a family-based environment.

What is Step Forward Fostering?

Step Forward Fostering is an innovative programme supporting young people who have experienced trauma, loss, and instability, aiding their transition from residential care into nurturing homes.

These young individuals aren’t just seeking shelter—they need a consistent, supportive adult who understands trauma, emotional regulation, and the importance of secure relationships.

As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you will collaborate with a multi-agency team that provides therapeutic support integrated into the model. You will 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 throughout your journey.

Specialist Support

• Your own Senior Practitioner offering regular supervision and 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 enhance your clinical expertise

Financial Package

• £1,052 per week during a child's placement (approx. £54,704/year)
• £408 per week retainer between placements (up to £21,216 annually)
• Additional allowances for birthdays, holidays, and cultural celebrations
• Tax exemptions tailored for foster carers

Is This You?

We are looking for Psychological Therapists who are:

• Passionate about supporting recovery and emotional development
• Skilled in managing trauma, anxiety, attachment, and behavioral challenges
• Calm, consistent, and emotionally resilient
• Ready to apply therapeutic values in a family-based care setting

To Be Eligible, You Need:

• Full-time availability and a spare bedroom
• Willingness to complete our professional training
• The right to work in the UK

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Information Services