Foster Carer - Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP)

Harmonia Careers; Bury; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Harmonia Careers as a Foster Carer - Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, helping young individuals transition from care to a family environment. This role combines your skills with emotional support while offering a competitive financial package and ongoing training in trauma-informed care.

Benefits

£1,052 per week while a child is placed with you

£408 per week retainer between placements

Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and cultural celebrations

Tax exemptions specifically for foster carers

24/7 Out-of-Hours Support

Training in trauma-informed care

Qualifications

• Passionate about mental health and emotional wellbeing.
• Skilled in supporting individuals with complex emotional needs.
• Calm, reflective, and resilient in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, supportive home for young individuals transitioning from residential care.
• Work as part of a therapeutic, multi-agency support team.
• Transfer therapeutic knowledge to home-based settings.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Relationship-building

Emotional Regulation

Mental Health Support

Education

Professional training in mental health or psychology

Job description

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Become a Step Forward Foster Carer A Life-Changing Opportunity for Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs)

Foster with TACT Fostering and Bury Council

Are you a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) with a passion for helping individuals navigate emotional challenges with empathy and structure? You already have the therapeutic mindset, resilience, and relationship-building skills needed to make a life-changing difference in a young person s life.

We are looking for compassionate, emotionally intelligent individuals like you to become Step Forward Foster Carers offering a safe, supportive home to a young person transitioning from residential care. This is your opportunity to bring your skills beyond session-based work and into a family environment where consistency, care, and connection truly transform lives.

What is Step Forward Fostering?

Step Forward Fostering is a pioneering project that supports young people who ve experienced trauma, loss, and instability, helping them transition from residential care into a secure family setting.

These young people need more than shelter they need someone like you: a calm, consistent adult who understands emotional regulation, mental health support, and how to create trust over time.

As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you ll be part of a therapeutic, multi-agency support team. You ll never be alone on this journey.

What You Ll Receive

Supporting a young person with complex emotional needs is no small task which is why we provide comprehensive emotional and financial support.

Specialist Support

• Your own Senior Practitioner offering regular guidance and supervision
• A Family Wellbeing Worker to support both you and your foster child
• A Hub Carer providing up to 28 days of planned short breaks every year
• 24/7 Out-of-Hours Support
• A network of other Step Forward Carers for peer connection and shared learning
• Ongoing training in trauma-informed care and understanding neurodevelopmental needs
• Access to therapeutic and psychological support aligned with your professional approach
  
  

Financial Package

We provide a generous financial package so you can focus entirely on building a safe, stable home.

• £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 per year)
• Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and cultural celebrations
• Tax exemptions specifically designed for foster carers
  
  

Is This You?

We Are Looking For PWPs Who Are

• Passionate about mental health and emotional wellbeing
• Skilled in supporting vulnerable individuals through evidence-based care
• Calm, reflective, and resilient in the face of emotional challenges
• Ready to transfer their therapeutic knowledge to a home-based setting
  
  

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

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
  
  

Take the next step in your career and become a Step Forward Foster Carer. Your experience as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) could be the foundation for a truly life-changing role.

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