Step-Forward Foster Carer – Change a Young Life

Sanctuary Personnel

Macclesfield

On-site

GBP 44,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card & FosterTalk

24/7 wraparound support

14 nights of funded respite per year

Specialist therapeutic training

Job summary

Cheshire East Council is seeking a Step-Forward Foster Carer to provide a safe, stable home for a child or sibling group moving from residential care. You will offer consistency, routine and emotional support within a family setting.

You will receive specialist training, supervision from social workers and therapists, and access to peer networks, with payment of £1,000 per week per child plus additional allowances.

Qualifications

Be aged 21 or over (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 (at least one carer must be present on a full-time basis if applying as a couple).
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

You will receive specialist training, supervision from social workers and therapists, and access to peer networks, with payment of £1,000 per week per child plus additional allowances.

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