Foster Carer - Social Worker

Sanctuary Personnel; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A fostering organization is seeking Step Forward Foster Carers in Lancashire. The role involves providing care for vulnerable children transitioning from residential care. Candidates should be passionate social workers with experience working with children and families. The position offers a competitive financial package of GBP1,052 weekly, comprehensive support, and professional training.

Benefits

Generous financial package

Ongoing training

24/7 support

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people, or families.
• Full-time availability and a spare bedroom.
• Willingness to complete professional training.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Offer a safe, nurturing home to a young person.
• Provide stability and consistency in care.
• Work alongside professionals for support.

Skills

Building positive relationships

Empathy

Resilience

Commitment

Job description

Overview

Become a Step Forward Foster Carer A Life-Changing Opportunity for Social Workers
Foster with TACT Fostering and Bury Council

Please note: This role requires you to be self-Employed

Are you a Social Worker who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people? You already have the dedication, empathy, and commitment needed to make a profound difference in a young person s life.

We are looking for compassionate, resilient individuals 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 skills 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
• 24/7 Out-of-Hours Support, ensuring you re never alone
• 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

Financial Package

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.

• GBP1,052 per week while you have a child placed with you (around GBP54,704 a year)
• GBP408 per week retainer between placements (up to GBP21,216 a year)
• Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and cultural celebrations
• Tax exemptions specifically designed for foster carers

Is This You?

We are looking for Social Workers who are:

• Passionate about making a difference beyond their current role
• Skilled in building positive, trusting relationships with children, young people, and families
• Resilient, empathetic, and committed to providing stability
• Ready to transfer their professional skills to a family-based setting

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

Please note: Ideally, applicants should not have children under 16 living at home, but we consider each family situation individually.

To Be Eligible

• Experience working with children, young people, or families
• 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 Social Worker could be the foundation for a truly life-changing role.