Foster Carer - Safeguarding Officer

Sanctuary Personnel; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel in partnership with Warwickshire Council is seeking a NEST Foster Carer to provide full-time care for a young person transitioning from residential care. You will create a stable home with routine, boundaries and consistent support.

The role supports emotional, behavioural and social development and encourages education, hobbies and daily activities, working alongside social workers and educators to keep care plans up to date.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ and have the legal Right to Work in the United Kingdom.
• Provide full-time care in your home; at least one carer must be present if applying as a couple.
• Have at least one spare bedroom for fostering.
• Demonstrate professional experience supporting children or young people with higher level needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time care for a young person transitioning from residential care.
• Create a stable home environment with clear routines and boundaries.
• Support emotional, behavioural and social development.
• Encourage engagement with education, hobbies and daily activities.
• Collaborate with social workers, educators and other professionals.
• Keep accurate records and support care plans.
• Promote safe and appropriate family connections.

Skills

Right to work in the UK

Full-time home care

Spare bedroom for fostering

Experience with higher support needs

Job description

Job Title: NEST Foster Carer - Help a Young Person Build a More Stable Future

Location: Warwickshire (within 20 miles of county borders)

Employer: Warwickshire Council in partnership with Sanctuary Personnel

Salary: up to £55,000 per year, per child (age dependent), plus additional allowances

Employment Type: Full-time | Self-employed
Sectors: Social Care | Education | Healthcare

What the NEST Foster Carer Role Involves:

• Full-time care for a young person transitioning from residential care
• Creating a stable home environment with clear routines and boundaries
• Supporting emotional, behavioural and social development
• Encouraging engagement with education, hobbies and daily activities
• Working alongside social workers, educators and other professionals
• Keeping accurate records and supporting care plans
• Promoting safe and appropriate family connections

Who Can Apply to Become a NEST Foster Carer?

We welcome enquiries from experienced individuals and/or couples who:

• Are aged 21+ who have the legal Right to Work in the United Kingdom (see definition below)
• Can provide full-time care in their home (at least one carer must be present on a full-time basis if applying as a couple)
• Have at least one spare bedroom that can be dedicated to fostering
• Can demonstrate professional experience supporting children, young people, or adults who present with higher level support needs

Do You Have the Right to Work in the United Kingdom?

All Foster Carers must have the legal right to work in the UK.

You automatically have the right if you are:

• British or Irish Passport Holder
• Settled Status under the EU Settlement Scheme
• Pre Settled Status under the EU Settlement Scheme
• Granted Indefinite Leave to Remain permit

You will need to prove your right to work with original documents, such as a passport or Home Office documentation before starting an application.

Financial Support and Benefits

NEST Foster Carers receive financial and practical support that reflects the commitment and skill involved.

This includes:

• Up to £50,000 per year per child (up to age 15), rising to up to £55,000 (ages 16-17)
• A weekly age-related fostering allowance, increasing annually*
• Additional payments for holidays, birthdays and celebrations*
• A weekly retainer paid from the start of the child's transition plan
• A one off £500 payment following your first year of fostering, based on a successful annual review and having a child in your care.

Speak to our foster team about the additional ongoing support
*In line with age-related national guidance

Training and Support

You will receive structured training and a strong package of ongoing support.

This includes:

• A dedicated Supervising Social Worker and Family Support Worker to support you with your induction to fostering and ongoing development.
• Enhanced Therapeutic support through a dedicated team of pr