Step-Forward Foster Carer: CBT-Driven Life-Changing Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

FosterTalk

Wraparound support

Respite nights

Job summary

Cheshire East Council is seeking a Step-Forward Foster Carer to welcome a child or sibling group into your home, offering stability, routine and a caring family environment.

You will be supported with specialist training, supervision from social workers and access to peer networks, while continuing to provide the emotional and behavioural support children need to progress towards independent futures.

Qualifications

• Ages 21 or over (no upper age limit).
• Right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Ability to provide full-time care for a child or children (at least one carer present full-time if applying as a couple).

Responsibilities

• Full-time care for a child or sibling group moving from residential care.
• Providing stability, routine, and reassurance within a nurturing home.
• Supporting the child’s emotional, behavioural, and social development.
• Working closely with social workers, therapists and other professionals.
• Keeping clear records and providing therapeutic, relationship-based care.
• Helping children maintain family relationships through Family Time.

Job description

Cheshire East Council is seeking a Step-Forward Foster Carer to welcome a child or sibling group into your home, offering stability, routine and a caring family environment.

You will be supported with specialist training, supervision from social workers and access to peer networks, while continuing to provide the emotional and behavioural support children need to progress towards independent futures.