Step-Forward Foster Carer: Transform Young Lives (£1k/wk)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: £52k/year

50% retainer

Child allowances & birthday payments

Professional training

Blue Light Card & FosterTalk

24/7 wraparound support

14 nights funded respite

Job summary

Cheshire East Council is seeking Step-Forward Foster Carers to welcome a child or sibling group into your home, providing stability, routine and emotional support.

The role offers a salary of £52,000 per year (£1,000 per week) with a 50% retainer pre-placement, weekly allowances for the child, and additional payments for birthdays, holidays and religious/cultural celebrations. Training and 24/7 wraparound support are included. Progression is subject to checks and panel approval.

Qualifications

• Aged 21 or over (no upper age limit).
• Have the legal Right to Work in the United Kingdom.
• Can provide full-time care for a child 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 Step-Forward Foster Carers to welcome a child or sibling group into your home, providing stability, routine and emotional support.

The role offers a salary of £52,000 per year (£1,000 per week) with a 50% retainer pre-placement, weekly allowances for the child, and additional payments for birthdays, holidays and religious/cultural celebrations. Training and 24/7 wraparound support are included. Progression is subject to checks and panel approval.