Transitions Foster Carer - Childcare Practitioner

Sanctuary Personnel; Rawtenstall; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local fostering service is seeking dedicated individuals or couples to become Transitions Foster Carers. In this role, you will provide a nurturing home to young people transitioning from residential care, with a comprehensive annual support package of £50,000 and ongoing training. Ideal candidates have experience in childcare and can offer a stable environment. This role allows you to make a significant impact on a child's life while receiving full support from the fostering team.

Benefits

Competitive annual support package

Weekly fostering allowance

Specialist training and support

Discounts on Council Tax

Access to peer support groups

Qualifications

• Experience in nurseries, childcare settings, or family support roles.
• Ability to provide a stable and nurturing environment.
• Open to training and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support young people moving from residential care into a family setting.
• Provide full-time care to a young person in your home.
• Participate in training and support programs.

Skills

Experience in childcare

Full UK driving licence

Ability to provide a nurturing home

Teamwork and professional development

Job description

Could this be your most rewarding role yet?

Transitions Foster Carer - Childcare Practitioner

Job Title: Specialist Foster Carer (Ideal for Childcare Practitioners)
Location: Rossendale
Salary: £50,000 annual support package + additional allowances (see below)
Contract Type: Full-time (Flexible, home-based)
Sector: Children & Families / Childcare / Care / Wellbeing

Are you a Childcare Practitioner ready to take your skills beyond the classroom or nursery? You already support children's development, wellbeing, and growth every day — now you can use those same skills to make a life‑changing difference for a young person who just needs stability and care.

Foster Wales Flintshire is looking for compassionate, dedicated individuals near Haslingden and Rossendale to become foster carers for children who are already doing well in their communities but need a secure, nurturing home to continue thriving. If you've worked in nurseries, childcare settings, or family support roles, your experience could have a lasting impact.

About the Role

This role focuses on supporting young people moving from residential care or other high‑support environments into a family setting. These young people may have experienced challenges in the past but are now settled in school and their communities.

You would welcome a young person into your home, supporting them full‑time as part of your own family — with extensive training, supervision, and wrap‑around support provided every step of the way.

We're Looking For Individuals or Couples Who

• Have experience in childcare, early years, or youth support
• 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 professional development
• Ideally don't have children under 16 living at home (but each case is considered individually)

What You'll Receive

• Financial Support:
  • £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 Childcare Practitioner, you already bring structure, empathy, and understanding. With our expert training and support, you can help a young person build confidence and stability — and transform both your lives in the process.

Apply Now

You've already dedicated your career to supporting children's development — now take the next step and help a young person find a place to belong.

If you live near Haslingden or Rossendale and want to becoming a Transitions Foster Carer, we'd love to hear from you.