Foster Carer - Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP)

Sanctuary Personnel; Flint; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fostering service provider in Flintshire seeks dedicated individuals or couples to become Lleol Foster Carers. This unique role focuses on supporting young people transitioning from residential care to family life, emphasizing a therapeutic approach. As a Foster Carer, you will receive extensive training, allowances, and remarkable support, creating a nurturing environment to help children thrive. Join a fulfilling journey of making a genuine difference in children's lives while enjoying competitive financial benefits.

Benefits

£50,000 Annual Fee

Up to £258.79 Weekly Allowance

50% discount on Council Tax

Therapeutic Training & Qualifications

Membership to The Fostering Network

Regular Wellbeing events

Qualifications

• Professional or personal experience in supporting children.
• Ability to offer full-time commitment to fostering role.
• Must have at least one spare bedroom dedicated to fostering.

Responsibilities

• Support young people transitioning from high-support settings.
• Provide a nurturing home environment.
• Engage in training and team meetings.

Skills

Support children & young people

Provide therapeutic home environment

Work as part of a professional team

Resilient and reflective

Job description

Could this be your most rewarding role yet? Become a Lleol (local) Foster Carer with Flintshire County Council.

Annual Fee: £50,000 + up to £13,453.96 in Weekly Allowances, plus additional payments for holidays, birthdays & Christmas.

You’ve built a career supporting others… But have you ever thought about doing it from your own home – and truly changing a life forever?

We’re looking for people with passion, patience, and experience to take the next step – not just into another job, but into a whole new way of making a difference. This is fostering – but not as you know it. This is Lleol Fostering.

Lleol means local in Welsh and with fostering – maintaining locality is hugely important. There are children and young people in and around the Flintshire area who need something more than just a traditional fostering placement. They need time, patience, expertise – and above all – someone who will believe in them and fight their corner.

We are looking for extraordinary people to join us as Lleol Foster Carers – including those who have worked as Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs), helping individuals manage anxiety, depression, and emotional distress using low‑intensity psychological interventions. If you’ve supported people through trauma, change, or instability using guided self‑help and behavioural approaches, you could make an incredible difference in a child’s life by offering them a safe and therapeutic home environment.

What Makes Lleol Foster Carers Different?

This is a specialist fostering role – supporting young people who are leaving high‑support settings like residential care and helping them to transition to family life as smoothly as possible. We take a therapeutic approach to professional parenting, giving you every opportunity to develop your skills through full training, exceptional support, and a team walking alongside you every step of the way.

What You’ll Receive as a Lleol Foster Carer:

• £50,000 Annual Fee recognising your dedicated time, skill & commitment
• Up to £258.79 Weekly Fostering Allowance (over £13,453 annually)
• Additional Allowances for Birthdays, Holidays & Christmas
• Access to a linked Lleol Support Foster Carer – for practical help and respite
• 50% discount on your Council Tax payments
• Therapeutic Training & Qualifications
• Membership to The Fostering Network
• Access to the Mockingbird Support Model
• Blue Light Card membership – access to more than 15,000 discounts nationwide
• Reward & Recognition via the CareFriends App
• Regular Wellbeing events & Peer Support groups

Could You Be a Lleol Foster Carer?

We’re looking for individuals or couples who:

• Have professional or personal experience in supporting children & young people
• Can provide a nurturing, therapeutic home environment
• Have at least one spare bedroom that can be dedicated to fostering
• Hold a full driving licence
• Are able to offer their full‑time commitment to this role
• Can work as part of a professional team, attend meetings, and engage in training
• Are resilient, reflective, and ready to parent in a new and guided way
• Are open to registering as self‑employed
• Ideally, you won’t have other children under 16 living in your home (though exceptions may apply dependent on individual fostering experience).

If You’ve Worked as a:

• Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP)
• Low‑Intensity CBT Therapist
• Wellbeing or IAPT Support Worker
• Assistant Psychologist or Mental Health Support Worker

This Could Be the Career Change You Never Knew You Were Ready For.

Interested in Finding Out More About Becoming a Lleol Foster Carer in Flintshire?

This is a unique opportunity to do what you do best – but in a role where you can give children what no setting ever can: family, belonging, and the stability of a loving home.