Therapeutic Foster Carer – Shape a Child’s Future

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

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

FosterTalk access

24/7 wraparound support

Respite care

Job summary

Cheshire East Council is seeking a Step-Forward Foster Carer to welcome a child or sibling group into a stable, loving home, offering guidance, routine and consistent care. You will work with social workers and therapists to support emotional and social development while maintaining clear records and fostering family connections.

Applicants should be 21+, have the Right to Work in the UK, and ideally have experience with children or individuals with complex needs.

Qualifications

• Are aged 21 or over (with no upper age limit).
• Have the legal Right to Work in the United Kingdom.
• Can provide full-time care for a child or children 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 a Step-Forward Foster Carer to welcome a child or sibling group into a stable, loving home, offering guidance, routine and consistent care. You will work with social workers and therapists to support emotional and social development while maintaining clear records and fostering family connections.

Applicants should be 21+, have the Right to Work in the UK, and ideally have experience with children or individuals with complex needs.