Step-Forward Foster Carer: Transform Young Lives

Sanctuary Personnel

Crewe

On-site

GBP 47,000 - 57,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

FosterTalk access

24/7 wraparound support

14-nights funded respite

Job summary

Cheshire East Council is seeking a Step-Forward Foster Carer to welcome a child or siblings into your home, providing stability, routine, and the care needed for their emotional and social development.

You will work closely with social workers and therapists, maintain documentation, and support family connections through Family Time while adhering to safeguarding and fostering standards.

Qualifications

> Are 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

Skills

Right to work in the UK

21+ age requirement

Full-time foster care readiness

Spare bedroom for fostering

Experience with complex needs

Job description

You will work closely with social workers and therapists, maintain documentation, and support family connections through Family Time while adhering to safeguarding and fostering standards.

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