Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer - Supply Teacher

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

Job summary

A fostering agency in Bedford seeks a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer to provide full-time care to children transitioning from residential care. Candidates should have experience supporting children in educational settings and the ability to offer a nurturing environment. The role offers a competitive salary of £62,000 plus additional allowances, training, and peer support. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on a child's life and contribute positively to the community.

Benefits

£1,000 additional allowances for holidays and birthdays

Up to 28 days respite each year

Specialist trauma-informed training

Clinical supervision and 24/7 support

Peer support networks

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children across different classrooms.
• Ability to provide full-time care with at least one adult present at home.
• Resilience and openness to learning.

Responsibilities

• Welcome a young person into your home and provide full-time care.
• Support the transition of children from residential care to a family environment.

Skills

Supporting children in educational settings

Nurturing and resilient

Adapting to individual learning needs

Job description

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

Job Title

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

Overview

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 Supply Teacher, supporting children across different classrooms and adapting lessons to meet individual needs, you already have skills that could change a child's future.

Role Summary

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, independence, and confidence.

What You Will Receive

• £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

Ideal Candidate

• Live in Bedford or the surrounding area
• Can offer a dedicated bedroom for fostering a young person
• Have experience supporting children in a classroom or educational setting, adapting to individual learning 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

Application Details

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.

Apply Now

This is your opportunity to use your Supply Teacher skills in a way that truly matters. You will make a difference to a child, to your community, and to yourself. Speak with our team and take the first step toward becoming a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer for Bedford Borough.