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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card access

FosterTalk discounts

24/7 wraparound support

Job summary

Cheshire East Council is seeking a Step-Forward Foster Carer to welcome a child or sibling group into a home, offering stability, guidance and belonging. The role focuses on providing safe, nurturing care and promoting family life within the foster environment.

You will be supported with specialist training, supervision, and access to local fostering networks and a dedicated team, while ensuring the child’s wellbeing is central to daily practice.

Qualifications

• Ages 21 or over (no upper age limit).
• Right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Ability to provide full-time care for a child or children in the home (at least one carer full-time if applying as a couple).
• Spare bedroom or bedrooms available for fostering.
• Experience supporting children, young people, or adults with complex needs or challenging behaviours (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time care for a child or sibling group from residential care.
• Offer stability, routine and reassurance within a nurturing home.
• Support the child’s emotional, behavioural and social development.
• Collaborate with social workers, therapists and other professionals.
• Maintain clear records and provide therapeutic, relationship-based care.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Understanding

Job description

Cheshire East Council is seeking a Step-Forward Foster Carer to welcome a child or sibling group into a home, offering stability, guidance and belonging. The role focuses on providing safe, nurturing care and promoting family life within the foster environment.

You will be supported with specialist training, supervision, and access to local fostering networks and a dedicated team, while ensuring the child’s wellbeing is central to daily practice.