Step-Forward Foster Carer & Safeguarding Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

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24/7 wraparound support

Job summary

Cheshire East Council is seeking Step-Forward Foster Carers to provide a safe, nurturing home for children leaving residential care. You will welcome a child or siblings, offering stability, routine and support for emotional, behavioural and social development.

The role includes working with social workers and therapists, keeping clear records, and offering family time while ensuring safeguarding and background checks are completed. Training and supervision are provided.

Qualifications

• Are 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 (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

Cheshire East Council is seeking Step-Forward Foster Carers to provide a safe, nurturing home for children leaving residential care. You will welcome a child or siblings, offering stability, routine and support for emotional, behavioural and social development.

The role includes working with social workers and therapists, keeping clear records, and offering family time while ensuring safeguarding and background checks are completed. Training and supervision are provided.