Foster Carer - Registered Manager - Bury - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Bury; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A fostering agency is seeking Registered Managers to become Step Forward Foster Carers, providing a nurturing home for young individuals transitioning from residential care. The role includes comprehensive support from specialists and a substantial financial package, including £1,052 per week while placed. Ideal candidates will have experience in safeguarding and care planning and demonstrate resilience and empathy in their approach.

Benefits

Generous financial package

Ongoing training in trauma-informed care

Peer support network

Qualifications

• Passionate about making a difference beyond current role.
• Ready to transfer leadership and care expertise.
• Full-time availability and a spare bedroom.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and nurturing home for a young person.
• Support transition from residential care to family environment.
• Work with other professionals for guidance.

Skills

Experience working with children or vulnerable adults

Safeguarding

Behaviour management

Care planning

Leadership skills

Empathy

Resilience

Job description

Become a Step Forward Foster Carer – A Life-Changing Opportunity for Registered Managers

Foster with TACT Fostering and Bury Council

Please Note: This role requires you to be Self Employed

Are you a Registered Manager passionate about creating safe, supportive environments for vulnerable individuals? You already have the leadership, empathy, and resilience needed to make a profound difference in a young person’s life.

We are looking for compassionate, experienced professionals like you to become Step Forward Foster Carers — offering a safe, nurturing home to a young person transitioning from residential care. This is a unique opportunity to take the safeguarding and care experience you’ve developed in your role and make a lasting, personal impact.

This could be your most rewarding role yet — offering not just care, but a future full of hope.

What is Step Forward Fostering?

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

These young people aren’t just looking for a place to stay — they need someone like you: a supportive adult who understands their needs, builds trust, and provides the consistency they’ve often lacked.

As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you’ll be part of a supportive team, working alongside professionals who are there to guide you every step of the way. You’ll never be alone on this journey.

What You’ll Receive:

We understand that caring for a young person with complex needs is a significant commitment. That’s why we provide comprehensive support — both emotionally and financially.

Specialist Support:

• Your own 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
• Ongoing training in trauma-informed care and understanding neurodevelopmental needs
• Therapeutic and psychological support to build on your existing skills

We recognise the commitment it takes to support a young person with complex needs and offer a generous financial package to help you focus fully on providing stability and care.

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

Is This You?

We are looking for Registered Managers who are:

• Passionate about making a difference beyond their current role
• Experienced in safeguarding, behaviour management, and care planning
• Resilient, empathetic, and committed to providing stability
• Ready to transfer their leadership and care expertise to a family-based setting

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

To Be Eligible, You’ll Need:

• Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults in a care setting
• 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 Registered Manager could be the foundation for a truly life-changing role.