Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer - Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - Bedford - Sanctuar[...]

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care organization is seeking Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carers in Bedford to provide full-time care for children in need. Candidates should have experience as Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners or similar roles. This rewarding opportunity offers a salary of £62,000 annually, along with additional support and training. Ideal applicants are nurturing and resilient individuals who can offer a dedicated environment for fostering.

Benefits

£1,000 additional allowances for holidays

Up to 28 days respite each year

Specialist trauma-informed training

Clinical supervision and 24/7 support

Peer support networks

Membership of The Fostering Network

Qualifications

• Experience in low-intensity psychological interventions.
• Ability to provide a dedicated bedroom for fostering.
• Willingness to manage self-employment and tax responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Welcome a young person into your home and provide full-time care.
• Support a young person's transition from residential care to a family environment.
• Work as part of a trauma-informed team.

Skills

Experience as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Support for children with emotional and behavioral needs

Ability to provide full-time care

Resilience

Nurturing attitude

Job description

Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer – Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s Life

Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer – Bedford and Surrounding Areas
Location: Bedford and surrounding areas
Salary: £62,000 per year (plus additional allowances)
Employment Type: Full-time | Self-employed

Is it Time to Use Your PWP Skills Differently?

Every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and part of a family. Right now, young people in Bedford Borough are living in residential care and need someone who can help them take the next step into a stable home where they can heal and thrive.

If you have experience as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, supporting children or young people with low-intensity psychological interventions, mental health support, or wellbeing programs, you already have skills that could change a child’s future. This role is not about providing a bed. It is about offering consistency, understanding, and the belief that life can get better.

As a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer, you will welcome a young person into your home and provide full-time care, supported every step of the way by a dedicated local team.

Why Choose Specialist Therapeutic Fostering?

This specialist route is for people who want to make a profound difference. You will work as part of a trauma-informed team, helping children transition out of residential care into a safe family environment where they can build trust, resilience, and independence.

This role offers you the chance to transform a child’s life while experiencing something life-changing yourself.

What You Will Receive as a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer

• £62,000 per year plus £1,000 additional allowances for holidays and birthdays
• Up to 28 days respite each year
• Specialist trauma-informed training and ongoing professional development
• Clinical supervision and 24/7 out-of-hours support
• Peer support networks, including access to the Mockingbird Constellation model
• Membership of The Fostering Network
• Be part of a local fostering team that knows and values its carers

Could This Be You?

We are looking for individuals or couples who:

• Live in Bedford or the surrounding area
• Can offer a dedicated bedroom for fostering a young person
• Have experience supporting children or young people with emotional, behavioural, or mental health needs
• Are resilient, nurturing, and open to learning
• Can provide full-time care (at least one person at home if applying as a couple)
• Ideally, you will have no children under 12 living at home. Exceptions may apply depending on the child’s needs.

Please note – fostering requires you to register as self-employed. You will be responsible for managing your own tax affairs and maintaining the necessary records related to the role.

Is it Time for a Change?

This is your opportunity to use your Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner skills in a way that truly matters. You will make a difference to a child, to your community, and to yourself.

Apply now to speak with our team and take the first step toward becoming a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer for Bedford Borough.