Step-Forward Foster Carer — Transform a Young Life

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

Benefits offered by this job

Specialist therapeutic training

Blue Light Card

FosterTalk

24/7 wraparound support

14-nights of funded respite

Job summary

Cheshire East Council is seeking a Step-Forward Foster Carer to provide a safe, stable home for a child or sibling group leaving residential care. You will offer consistency, routine, and family life, helping children build confidence and social skills within a supportive environment.

As a foster carer, you will work with social workers and therapists, receive specialist training, and access peer networks. This role emphasizes trauma-informed, relationship-based care and daily commitment to a

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old (no upper age limit).
• Have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Can provide full-time care for a child or children.
• Have a spare bedroom or bedrooms for fostering.
• Ideally have experience supporting children, young people, or adults 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 a Step-Forward Foster Carer to provide a safe, stable home for a child or sibling group leaving residential care. You will offer consistency, routine, and family life, helping children build confidence and social skills within a supportive environment.

As a foster carer, you will work with social workers and therapists, receive specialist training, and access peer networks. This role emphasizes trauma-informed, relationship-based care and daily commitment to a