Therapeutic Foster Carer & Speech Therapist – Bedford

Sanctuary Personnel; Bedford; On-site; GBP 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fostering agency in Bedford seeks a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer to provide full-time care for children transitioning from residential care. Candidates should have experience in speech and language therapy or related fields, along with resilience and nurturing skills. The role offers a salary of £62,000 plus allowances, and supports personal and professional development in a dedicated fostering team.

Benefits

£62,000 salary plus £1,000 allowances

Up to 28 days respite

Specialist training and support

Peer support networks

Membership of The Fostering Network

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with emotional or behavioral needs.
• Ability to offer a dedicated bedroom for fostering a child.
• Openness to learning and receiving support.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time care for a young person placed in your home.
• Support the child's emotional and behavioral needs.
• Work within a trauma-informed team.

Skills

Experience in speech and language therapy

Experience in residential care

Ability to provide full-time care

Nurturing and resilient personality

Job description

A leading fostering agency in Bedford seeks a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer to provide full-time care for children transitioning from residential care. Candidates should have experience in speech and language therapy or related fields, along with resilience and nurturing skills. The role offers a salary of £62,000 plus allowances, and supports personal and professional development in a dedicated fostering team.