Step-Forward Foster Carer – Change a Child’s Life

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

Benefits offered by this job

Specialist training tailored to your経験

Blue Light Card

FosterTalk access

24/7 wraparound support

14-nights of funded respite

Job summary

Cheshire East Council invites applications for Step-Forward Foster Carer roles, offering a home-based opportunity to care for a child or siblings with stability, routine and emotional support within a nurturing family setting.

From the outset, you will receive specialist training, supervision, and access to peer networks, with a strong focus on safeguarding and relationship-based care.

Qualifications

• Must be aged 21 or over.
• Must have the Right to Work in the United Kingdom.
• Able to provide full-time care in home.
• Must have spare bedroom(s) suitable for fostering.
• Experience supporting children or adults with complex needs is desirable.

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.

Skills

Right to Work

Full-time care

Experience with children

Resilience

Job description

Cheshire East Council invites applications for Step-Forward Foster Carer roles, offering a home-based opportunity to care for a child or siblings with stability, routine and emotional support within a nurturing family setting.

From the outset, you will receive specialist training, supervision, and access to peer networks, with a strong focus on safeguarding and relationship-based care.