Step-Forward Foster Carer: Transform a Child's Life

Sanctuary Personnel; Crewe; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

FosterTalk access

Wraparound support

Funded respite

Job summary

Cheshire East Council seeks a Step-Forward Foster Carer to provide a safe, nurturing home for a child or siblings. You will offer stability, routine and emotional support, working with social workers and therapists to help children progress and feel secure.

The role includes a £52,000 per year salary (£1,000 per week) with a 50% retainer pre-placement, plus weekly allowances and payments for birthdays, holidays and celebrations. A supportive team and 24/7 wraparound support are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be aged 21 or over (no upper age limit).
• Have the legal Right to Work in the United Kingdom.
• Must be able to provide full-time care for a child or children.
• Must have a spare bedroom dedicated to fostering.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time care for a child or sibling group.
• Offer stability, routine and reassurance within a nurturing home.
• Support the child’s emotional, behavioural and social development.
• Work closely with social workers, therapists and other professionals.
• Keep clear records and provide therapeutic, relationship-based care.
• Facilitate Family Time to maintain family relationships.

Skills

Right to work in UK

Care experience

Spare bedroom

Full-time care

Job description

Cheshire East Council seeks a Step-Forward Foster Carer to provide a safe, nurturing home for a child or siblings. You will offer stability, routine and emotional support, working with social workers and therapists to help children progress and feel secure.

The role includes a £52,000 per year salary (£1,000 per week) with a 50% retainer pre-placement, plus weekly allowances and payments for birthdays, holidays and celebrations. A supportive team and 24/7 wraparound support are provided.