Transitions Foster Carer - Healthcare Assistant & Support Worker

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

Job summary

A local authority fostering team is seeking a Specialist Foster Carer in the UK to support young people transitioning from care. The role involves providing a nurturing home for young individuals while receiving a £50,000 annual support package, training, and financial allowances for care. Ideal candidates have experience in healthcare or support work, are compassionate, and can offer stability and care to vulnerable children. Additional benefits include training support and community group access.

Benefits

Weekly fostering allowance up to £258.79

Specialist training (including child development and trauma-informed care)

50% discount on Council Tax

Blue Light Card for discounts nationwide

Access to the Mockingbird family model

Qualifications

• Experience in providing care and support to vulnerable individuals.
• Ability to offer a stable and nurturing home environment.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support young people aged 11-18 transitioning from residential care into a family environment.
• Provide full-time care as a foster carer.
• Engage in training and personal development.

Skills

Experience in healthcare

Support work

Working with vulnerable young people

Job description

Could this be your most rewarding role yet?

Transitions Foster Carer - Healthcare Assistant & Support Worker

Job Title: Specialist Foster Carer (Ideal for Healthcare Assistants & Support Workers)

Location: Rossendale

Salary: £50,000 annual support package + additional allowances (see below)

Contract Type: Full-time (Flexible, home-based)

Sector: Children & Families / Care / Wellbeing / Health & Social Care

Are you a Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker ready to make a profound difference in a young person's life?

You already provide care, support, and guidance to vulnerable individuals every day — now you can use those same skills to provide a stable, nurturing home for a young person transitioning from residential care or high-support settings.

Foster Wales Flintshire is looking for compassionate, dedicated individuals near Haslingden and Rossendale to become foster carers for children and young people who are already settled in their communities but need stability and care to continue thriving. Your experience in health, social care, or support work gives you the skills to make a lasting, positive impact.

About the Role

This role focuses on supporting young people aged 11-18 moving from residential care or high-support settings into a family environment. These young people may have faced challenges in the past but are ready to grow, learn, and flourish with consistent support.

You’ll welcome a young person into your home, supporting them full‑time as part of your family — with training, supervision, and professional support provided at every step.

Qualifications

We're looking for Individuals or Couples who:

• Have experience in healthcare, support work, 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 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. Every decision and every penny is used directly to support children and carers.

As a Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker, you already bring empathy, patience, and resilience. With our dedicated training and guidance, you can transform a young person’s life — and your own.

Apply Now

You've already made a difference in people's lives — now help a young person find stability, security, and belonging.

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