Step-Forward Foster Carer: Change a Child's Life Today

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

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

FosterTalk access

24/7 wraparound support

14-nights of funded respite

Job summary

Cheshire East Council invites individuals to apply as Step-Forward Foster Carers. You will welcome a child or sibling group into your home, offering stability, routines, and consistent care to support emotional and social development.

Support is provided at every stage with specialist training, supervision, and access to peer networks. The role forms part of regional Foster4 recruitment and requires background checks and panel approval.

Qualifications

• Be aged 21 or over (with no upper age limit)
• Have the legal Right to Work in the United Kingdom
• Can provide full-time care for a child or children in their home
• Have a spare bedroom or bedrooms that can be dedicated to fostering
• Ideally have experience supporting children, young people, or adults, particularly those with complex needs or challenging behaviours

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 invites individuals to apply as Step-Forward Foster Carers. You will welcome a child or sibling group into your home, offering stability, routines, and consistent care to support emotional and social development.

Support is provided at every stage with specialist training, supervision, and access to peer networks. The role forms part of regional Foster4 recruitment and requires background checks and panel approval.