Step-Forward Foster Carer: Transform a Young Life at Home

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

Benefits offered by this job

Specialist therapeutic training

Blue Light Card & FosterTalk access

24/7 wraparound support

14-nights of funded respite each year

Job summary

Cheshire East Council is seeking a Step-Forward Foster Carer to welcome a child or sibling group into a stable home, providing them with routine, safety and belonging. You will work with social workers and therapists to support emotional and social development, while maintaining clear records and providing relationship-based care.

This opportunity forms part of regional Foster4 recruitment, with specialist training, 24/7 wraparound support and additional payments for birthdays and holidays.

Qualifications

• 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 a Step-Forward Foster Carer to welcome a child or sibling group into a stable home, providing them with routine, safety and belonging. You will work with social workers and therapists to support emotional and social development, while maintaining clear records and providing relationship-based care.

This opportunity forms part of regional Foster4 recruitment, with specialist training, 24/7 wraparound support and additional payments for birthdays and holidays.