Foster Carer - Speech and Language Therapist - Flintshire - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Flint; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A fostering organization in Flintshire is seeking Lleol Foster Carers to provide specialized support for children transitioning from care. The role involves delivering a nurturing environment and requires individuals with experience in supporting children, especially those with communication needs. Comprehensive training and support are provided, with a competitive annual fee and additional benefits. This is a unique opportunity to make a profound impact in a child's life.

Benefits

Annual Fee of £50,000

Up to £258.79 Weekly Allowance

Additional Allowances for Holidays, Birthdays & Christmas

50% discount on Council Tax

Therapeutic Training & Qualifications

Access to the Mockingbird Support Model

Qualifications

• Experience as a Speech and Language Therapist or in supporting communication needs.
• Ability to provide a nurturing, therapeutic home environment.
• Full-time commitment to the role required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and supportive home for children and young people.
• Support their transition from high-support settings to family life.
• Engage in ongoing training and meetings with the professional team.

Skills

Supporting children & young people

Therapeutic interaction

Nurturing environment

Job description

Overview

Salary: Annual Fee: £50,000 + up to £13,453.96 in Weekly Allowances

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 Speech and Language Therapists, helping children and young people develop their communication, confidence, and emotional expression. If you’ve supported individuals with speech, language or social communication needs, your understanding of therapeutic interaction and your person-centred approach could transform a child’s life by offering them a safe and supportive home.

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

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).

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

If you’ve worked as a:

• Speech and Language Therapist
• Communication Support Specialist
• SEND Therapist
• Specialist in Early Years or Neurodevelopmental Conditions

…then your skills in therapeutic listening, connection, and behavioural support could make you an outstanding foster carer.

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.