Step-Forward Foster Carer with Speech & Language Therapy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

FosterTalk access

14-nights funded respite each year

Job summary

Cheshire East Council seeks dedicated individuals to become Step-Forward Foster Carers. You will provide a stable, nurturing home for a child or siblings, supporting their emotional and social development while coordinating with social workers and therapists.

With specialist training and ongoing supervision, you’ll enable children to stay connected with their communities and families, while benefiting from a supportive network and regional Foster4 recruitment.

Qualifications

• Aged 21 or over (no upper age limit)
• Right to work in the United Kingdom
• Ability to provide full-time care in your home
• Spare bedroom(s) available for fostering
• Experience supporting children, young people, or adults with complex needs or challenging behaviours

Responsibilities

• Full-time care for a child or sibling group moving from residential care
• Provide stability, routine, and reassurance within a nurturing home
• Support the child’s emotional, behavioural, and social development
• Work closely with social workers, therapists and other professionals
• Keep clear records and provide therapeutic, relationship-based care
• Help children maintain family relationships through Family Time

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Teamwork

Job description

Cheshire East Council seeks dedicated individuals to become Step-Forward Foster Carers. You will provide a stable, nurturing home for a child or siblings, supporting their emotional and social development while coordinating with social workers and therapists.

With specialist training and ongoing supervision, you’ll enable children to stay connected with their communities and families, while benefiting from a supportive network and regional Foster4 recruitment.