Step-Forward Foster Carer: Transform Young Lives at Home

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

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

FosterTalk

Respite care

Job summary

Cheshire East Council is seeking a Step-Forward Foster Carer to welcome a child or siblings into your home, offering stability, guidance and a caring family environment during a critical period in their lives.

The role focuses on providing routine, emotional and social development support, alongside close teamwork with social workers and therapists. Training and ongoing supervision are provided, with strong safeguarding and trust at the core of the role.

Qualifications

• 21 years or older
• Right to Work in the United Kingdom
• Own a spare bedroom(s) suitable for fostering
• Experience with children/adults with complex needs or challenging behaviours (preferrable)

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time care for a child or sibling group
• Offer stability, routine and reassurance in a nurturing home
• Support emotional, behavioural and social development of the child
• Collaborate with social workers, therapists and other professionals
• Keep clear records and provide therapeutic, relationship-based care
• Facilitate Family Time to maintain family relationships

Job description

Cheshire East Council is seeking a Step-Forward Foster Carer to welcome a child or siblings into your home, offering stability, guidance and a caring family environment during a critical period in their lives.

The role focuses on providing routine, emotional and social development support, alongside close teamwork with social workers and therapists. Training and ongoing supervision are provided, with strong safeguarding and trust at the core of the role.