Foster Carer - Youth Engagement Officer - Flint - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Flint; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A local fostering agency in Flintshire seeks dedicated individuals or couples to become Lleol Foster Carers. This role offers an annual fee of £50,000 plus additional allowances, allowing foster carers to make a real difference in the lives of young people. Candidates must be committed to providing a nurturing environment and have relevant experience. Excellent training and support will be provided.

Benefits

Up to £258.79 weekly fostering allowance

Access to therapeutic training and qualifications

50% discount on Council Tax payments

Membership to The Fostering Network

Blue Light Card membership for discounts

Qualifications

• Professional or personal experience in supporting children and young people is essential.
• Full-time commitment to the fostering role required.
• Must be resilient and reflective.

Responsibilities

• Support young people leaving high-support settings.
• Provide a nurturing and therapeutic home environment.
• Attend meetings and engage in training as part of a professional team.

Skills

Experience in supporting children and young people

Ability to provide a nurturing environment

Strong communication skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Resilience and reflection

Job description

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 Young Engagement Officers, building trusted relationships with young people and empowering them to have a voice in services that affect their lives. If you’ve supported youth involvement, co-produced programmes, or worked on outreach projects to boost confidence and participation, your ability to connect and advocate could help a young person thrive in a stable, therapeutic 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:

Youth Voice or Participation Worker

Community Development Officer

Youth Project Coordinator
…then your ability to build rapport, nurture potential, and amplify young voices 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.

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