Foster Carer: Transform Lives in a Full-Time Role

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

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

FosterTalk access

Respite allowance 14 nights/year

Job summary

Cheshire East Council is seeking Step-Forward Foster Carers to provide stable, loving homes for children in care. You will welcome a child or siblings into your family and support their emotional and social development, working with social workers and therapists to ensure their safety and growth.

Applicants should be at least 21, with right to work in the UK, and have a spare bedroom. Training and supervision are provided, along with ongoing support and additional payments for child-related

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 21 or older with no upper age limit.
• Must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Able to provide full-time care for a child or children in home.
• A spare bedroom or bedrooms for fostering.
• Experience supporting children, young people, or adults with complex needs or challenging behaviours is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Full-time care for a child or sibling group moving from residential care.
• Provide stability, routine and reassurance within a nurturing home.
• Support the child’s emotional, behavioural and social development.
• Work closely with social workers, therapists and other professionals.
• Maintain clear records and provide therapeutic, relationship-based care.

Job description

Cheshire East Council is seeking Step-Forward Foster Carers to provide stable, loving homes for children in care. You will welcome a child or siblings into your family and support their emotional and social development, working with social workers and therapists to ensure their safety and growth.

Applicants should be at least 21, with right to work in the UK, and have a spare bedroom. Training and supervision are provided, along with ongoing support and additional payments for child-related