Foster Carer (Speech & Language Therapist) – Trauma‑Informed Impact

Sanctuary Personnel; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Child allowance

Holidays paid

Birthday celebrations payments

Religious celebrations payments

Trauma-informed training

Intensive support from local team

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel, on behalf of Step-Forward Fostering Denbighshire, seeks caring individuals to become Step-Forward Foster Carers. You will provide a stable home and ongoing support for children transitioning from residential care, helping them build confidence and trust in a family setting.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed practice and collaboration with social workers, therapists, and educators to support a child’s development and community connections.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old
• Legal right to work in the United Kingdom
• Full-time care capability (at least one carer at home)
• At least one spare bedroom for fostering
• Experience with children, young people or vulnerable adults with complex needs
• Ability to offer solo placement (no other children under 16 in the home)
• Full driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle
• Willingness to register as self-employed

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time care for a young person transitioning from residential care
• Create a stable, calm, and predictable home environment
• Support emotional, behavioural and social development
• Build strong, trusting relationships over time
• Collaborate with social workers, therapists and other professionals
• Help the young person stay connected to education and community networks

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel, on behalf of Step-Forward Fostering Denbighshire, seeks caring individuals to become Step-Forward Foster Carers. You will provide a stable home and ongoing support for children transitioning from residential care, helping them build confidence and trust in a family setting.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed practice and collaboration with social workers, therapists, and educators to support a child’s development and community connections.