Step-Forward Foster Carer — Transform Young Lives at Home

Sanctuary Personnel; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

FosterTalk access

Funded respite (14 nights per year)

Specialist therapeutic training

Job summary

Cheshire East Council is seeking a Step-Forward Foster Carer to welcome a child or siblings into your home, offering stability and ongoing support. You will work closely with social workers and therapists to provide trauma-informed, relationship-based care, while helping the child maintain family connections through structured Family Time.

The role offers full-time care with a focus on safety, routine, and emotional growth, along with specialist training and 24/7 wraparound support to families

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older (no upper age limit).
• Right to work in the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time foster care for a child or sibling group.
• Provide stability, routine, and reassurance within a nurturing home.
• Support emotional, behavioural, and social development.
• Work closely with social workers, therapists and other professionals.
• Keep clear records and provide therapeutic, relationship-based care.
• Support family relationships through Family Time.

Skills

Experience with children

Job description

Cheshire East Council is seeking a Step-Forward Foster Carer to welcome a child or siblings into your home, offering stability and ongoing support. You will work closely with social workers and therapists to provide trauma-informed, relationship-based care, while helping the child maintain family connections through structured Family Time.

The role offers full-time care with a focus on safety, routine, and emotional growth, along with specialist training and 24/7 wraparound support to families