Step-Forward Foster Carer – Transform Young Lives

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

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Specialist therapeutic training

Blue Light Card & FosterTalk

14 nights of funded respite

Résumé du poste

Cheshire East Council is recruiting Step-Forward Foster Carers to welcome a child or sibling group into your home, providing stability, routine and the emotional support they need during a pivotal time in their lives.

You will be supported at every stage with specialist training, regular supervision, and access to peer networks, plus a salary of £52,000 per year (£1,000 per week) with a 50% retainer pre-placement, and additional allowances for the child’s needs and celebrations.

Qualifications

• Be 21 years or older (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 your home.
• Have a spare bedroom or bedrooms for fostering.
• Experience supporting children, young people or adults 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

Experience with children

Stability and nurturing

Background checks readiness

Description du poste

Cheshire East Council is recruiting Step-Forward Foster Carers to welcome a child or sibling group into your home, providing stability, routine and the emotional support they need during a pivotal time in their lives.

You will be supported at every stage with specialist training, regular supervision, and access to peer networks, plus a salary of £52,000 per year (£1,000 per week) with a 50% retainer pre-placement, and additional allowances for the child’s needs and celebrations.