Transitions Foster Carer - Behviour Support Worker - Lancashire - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Lancashire; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority fostering team in Lancashire seeks a Specialist Foster Carer to provide a nurturing environment for children transitioning from residential care. This full-time role offers an annual package of £50,000 plus additional allowances, reflecting a commitment to supporting young people's emotional wellbeing. Ideal candidates have experience in behaviour support, education, or childcare. Transform lives with ongoing support and training.

Benefits

Weekly fostering allowance

50% discount on Council Tax

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in behaviour support, education, or youth work.
• Ability to offer a stable and nurturing home.
• Willingness to undergo training and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Support young people moving from residential care to family environments.
• Provide a safe and nurturing home for a child.
• Engage in ongoing training and development.

Skills

Experience in behaviour support

Education or childcare experience

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Salary Annual Fee: £50,000 + up to £13,453.96 in Weekly Allowances

Could this be your most rewarding role yet?

Could this be your most rewarding role yet?

Job Title: Specialist Foster Carer (Ideal for Behaviour Support Workers)
Location: Within 20 miles of Haslingden & Rossendale, Lancashire
Organisation: Foster Wales Flintshire
Salary: £50,000 annual support package + additional allowances (see below)
Contract Type: Full-time (Flexible, home-based)
Sector: Children & Families / Education / Care / Wellbeing

Are you a Behaviour Support Worker ready to take your skills to the next level?

You already support young people with their behaviour, routines, and emotional wellbeing. Now, you can apply those skills where they’re needed most—by offering a safe, nurturing home to a child who just needs the right environment to thrive.

Foster Wales Flintshire is looking for committed individuals near Haslingden and Rossendale to become foster carers for children who are already doing well in their communities—but need stability to continue their journey.

If you’ve worked as a behaviour support worker, classroom support, or in youth services helping children overcome challenges, your experience could make a lasting impact.

About the Role

This role focuses on supporting young people moving from residential care or other high-support settings into a family environment. These children may have experienced challenges in the past, but they’re now settled in school and within their communities.

You would welcome a child or young person into your home, supporting them full-time as part of your own family life—with ongoing training and support provided every step of the way.

We’re Looking For Individuals or Couples Who:

• Have experience in behaviour support, education, childcare, or youth work
• Can offer a full-time, stable and nurturing home environment
• Have a spare bedroom
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Are open to training, teamwork, and ongoing personal development
• Ideally don’t have children under 16 living at home (but each case is considered individually)

What You’ll Receive

• £50,000 annual support package
• Weekly fostering allowance up to £258.79 (approx. £13,453 per year)
• Additional allowances (up to £1,035) for birthdays, holidays and Christmas

Support & Development:

• Personal support from a Foster Wales Flintshire team member
• Access to a dedicated “buddy” carer for hands-on help
• Specialist training (including child development and trauma-informed care)
• Peer support and well-being groups

Other Benefits:

• 50% discount on Council Tax
• Blue Light Card for discounts nationwide
• Membership to The Fostering Network
• Access to the Mockingbird family model (where available)
• Recognition through the CareFriends rewards app

Why Foster with Foster Wales Flintshire?

We’re not a private agency—we’re your local authority fostering team. That means we prioritise children, not profit. Every decision and every penny is used to support children and carers directly.

As a behaviour support worker, you already bring patience, understanding, and resilience. With our support, you can transform a child’s life—and your own.

Apply Now

You’ve already helped young people manage challenges. Now, help a young person find a place to belong.

If you live near Haslingden or Rossendale and want to explore becoming a foster carer, we’d love to hear from you.