Step-Forward Foster Carer: Transform a Young Person's Life

Sanctuary Personnel; Macclesfield; Sur place; GBP 47 000 - 57 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Blue Light Card

FosterTalk access

14 nights funded respite per year

Résumé du poste

Cheshire East Council is seeking Step-Forward Foster Carer applicants to provide stable, nurturing care for children leaving residential settings. You will welcome a child or siblings into your home, offering routine, safety and ongoing emotional support within a family setting.

Applicants should be 21+, have the right to work in the UK, and have space at home for fostering. Prior experience with children, especially with complex needs, is preferred. Training and support are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be aged 21+ (no upper age limit).
• Must have the legal Right to Work in the United Kingdom.
• Must be able to provide full-time care for a child or children in their home.
• Must have a spare bedroom(s) dedicated to fostering.
• Ideally experienced supporting children, young people, or adults, especially with complex needs or challenging behaviours.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Age 21+

Right to work in UK

Full-time care experience

Spare bedroom for fostering

Experience with children/young people

Description du poste

Cheshire East Council is seeking Step-Forward Foster Carer applicants to provide stable, nurturing care for children leaving residential settings. You will welcome a child or siblings into your home, offering routine, safety and ongoing emotional support within a family setting.

Applicants should be 21+, have the right to work in the UK, and have space at home for fostering. Prior experience with children, especially with complex needs, is preferred. Training and support are provided.