Foster Carer - Youth Worker - Flint - Sanctuary Personal

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

Job summary

A local fostering organization is seeking Lleol Foster Carers in Flintshire to provide a nurturing home for young people transitioning from care. With an annual fee of £50,000 and additional allowances, this role is perfect for individuals or couples with experience in supporting children and young people. Candidates must be committed, resilient, and ready to create a therapeutic environment. Comprehensive training and support will be provided.

Benefits

£50,000 Annual Fee

Up to £258.79 Weekly Fostering Allowance

Therapeutic Training and Qualifications

50% discount on Council Tax

Access to discounts via Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Professional or personal experience in supporting children & young people.
• Ability to offer a nurturing, therapeutic home environment.
• Full driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Support young people transitioning from high-support settings.
• Provide a safe and therapeutic home for children.
• Engage in training and attend professional meetings.

Skills

Experience with children & young people

Resilience

Ability to provide therapeutic home 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 Youth Workers, helping young people navigate complex challenges, build resilience, and make positive life choices. If you’ve supported young people through trauma, helped them build confidence, or worked in outreach, mentoring, or youth justice, you could make an incredible difference in a child’s life by offering them the one thing they need most — a safe, 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 Worker
• Detached Youth Worker
• Youth Justice Worker
• Participation or Mentoring Officer

…then your ability to connect with young people, promote emotional growth, and provide guidance through adversity 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.