Step-Forward Foster Carer: Transform Young Lives

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

Benefits offered by this job

Specialist training

Blue Light Card & FosterTalk

24/7 wraparound support

14-nights of funded respite

Job summary

Cheshire East Council is seeking Step-Forward Foster Carers to welcome a child or siblings into their home, offering stability, routine and a nurturing family environment.

The role includes £52,000 per year (£1,000 weekly per child) with a 50% retainer before placement, plus weekly allowances and payments for celebrations, along with specialist training and ongoing support from social workers and therapists.

Qualifications

• Aged 21 or over (no upper age limit).
• Right to Work in the United Kingdom.
• Can provide full-time care for a child or children in the 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.
• Experience supporting children, young people, or adults, particularly 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

Healthcare experience

Support work

Care home experience

Empathy

Job description

Cheshire East Council is seeking Step-Forward Foster Carers to welcome a child or siblings into their home, offering stability, routine and a nurturing family environment.

The role includes £52,000 per year (£1,000 weekly per child) with a 50% retainer before placement, plus weekly allowances and payments for celebrations, along with specialist training and ongoing support from social workers and therapists.