Transitions Foster Carer - Family Support Worker - Rawtenstall - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Rawtenstall; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority fostering team is seeking compassionate and resilient Family Support Workers in the UK to provide stability for young people moving into a family-based setting. This role offers comprehensive training, ongoing support, and a competitive annual support package of £50,000, along with additional allowances. Ideal candidates should have experience in family support and a spare bedroom to welcome a young person into their home.

Benefits

Weekly fostering allowance

Discounts on Council Tax

Access to specialist training

Recognition through rewards app

Qualifications

• Compassionate and resilient individuals or couples.
• Holding a full UK driving licence.
• Available to offer a full-time, stable home.

Responsibilities

• Support young people moving into family-based settings.
• Provide comprehensive support and stability.
• Welcome the young person into your home.

Skills

Experience in family support

Working with vulnerable young people

Teamwork

Personal development openness

Job description

Transitions Foster Carer – Family Support Worker

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

Could this be your most rewarding role yet?

We’re looking for compassionate, resilient Family Support Workers near Haslingden and Rossendale to become foster carers for children who are already doing well in their communities but need stability and consistent care to continue thriving.

About the Role

This role focuses on supporting young people aged 11–18 as they move from residential care or other high-support environments into a family-based setting. These young people may have faced challenges in the past but are now ready to continue building positive relationships and independence.

You’ll welcome a young person into your home, supporting them full-time as part of your family — with comprehensive training, ongoing supervision, and wraparound support provided every step of the way.

We’re Looking For Individuals or Couples Who:

• Have experience in family support, social care, or working with vulnerable young people
• 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 goes directly toward supporting children and carers.

As a Family Support Worker, you already understand the power of stability, empathy, and consistency in helping young people thrive. With our dedicated training and 24/7 support, you can take that passion into your own home — transforming a child’s life and your own.

Apply Now

You’ve already made a difference in families’ lives — now help a young person find the security and belonging they deserve.

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