Transitions Foster Carer - Childcare Practitioner - Lancashire - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority fostering team based in England seeks Childcare Practitioners to become Foster Carers. You will support young people transitioning from care to a nurturing home environment. The role offers an annual support package of £50,000 plus allowances. Ideal candidates have childcare experience, a spare bedroom, and a full UK driving licence. Join us in making a lasting impact on children's lives.

Benefits

£50,000 annual support package

Weekly fostering allowance

Specialist training

50% discount on Council Tax

Blue Light Card for discounts

Membership to The Fostering Network

Qualifications

• Experience in nurseries, schools, early years settings, or youth support.
• Ability to provide a nurturing home environment.
• Open to teamwork and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Support young people moving from care into a family environment.
• Provide a stable and nurturing home for children in need.
• Offer full-time support as part of family life.

Skills

Experience in childcare

Full UK driving licence

Ability to provide stable environment

Open to ongoing training

Job description

Transitions Foster Carer – Childcare Practitioner

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

Job Title: Specialist Foster Carer (Ideal for Childcare Practitioners)

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 / Early Years / Care / Wellbeing

Are you a Childcare Practitioner ready to take your skills to the next level?

You already support young people with their development, 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 in nurseries, schools, early years settings, after-school clubs, or similar roles, 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 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 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 childcare practitioner, you already bring empathy, structure, and resilience. With our support, you can transform a child’s life—and your own.

Apply Now

You’ve already shaped young lives. 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.

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