Transitions Foster Carer - Nanny/Child Minders - Lancashire - Sanctuary Personal

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

Job summary

A fostering organization in the United Kingdom seeks a Transitions Foster Carer to provide full-time care for children or young people from disrupted backgrounds. Candidates should have experience in home-based childcare and be ready to offer a nurturing environment. The role includes a competitive annual support package and various allowances. Training and support will be provided throughout the fostering journey.

Benefits

£50,000 annual support package

Weekly fostering allowance up to £258.79

Additional allowances for birthdays and holidays

Therapeutic and trauma-informed training

Dedicated social worker support

Peer support groups

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience in home-based childcare or nannying required.
• Ideal candidates do not have children under 16 living at home.
• Must have a spare bedroom available.

Responsibilities

• Offer a child or young person a full-time place in your home.
• Support children moving forward from previous disruption.
• Provide emotional warmth and stability.

Skills

Home-based childcare experience

Safe and nurturing environment

Full UK driving licence

Open to training

Job description

Transitions Foster Carer – Nanny/Child Minders

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

Could this be your most rewarding role yet?

Overview

This role offers a full-time, home-based fostering opportunity for a child or young person who needs a stable, loving home. You will be supported by a dedicated fostering team to help you and the child thrive.

About the Role

This role involves offering a child or young person a full-time place in your home—helping them move forward from previous disruption or residential care. These children are often already settled in school and routines, but need the emotional warmth and stability of a home environment.

You’ll be supported every step of the way by a dedicated fostering team to help them (and you) thrive.

We’re Looking For Individuals or Couples Who

• Have experience in home-based childcare or nannying
• Can offer a safe, nurturing, full-time home
• Have a spare bedroom
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Are warm, resilient, and open to training
• Ideally do not have children under 16 living at home (though each situation is reviewed individually)

What You’ll Receive

• £50,000 annual support package
• Weekly fostering allowance up to £258.79 (approx. £13,453 per year)
• Additional annual allowances up to £1,035 for birthdays, holidays and Christmas
• Practical & Emotional Support
• A dedicated social worker from Foster Wales Flintshire
• Access to a “buddy” foster carer for daily support
• Therapeutic and trauma-informed training
• Peer groups and well-being resources
• Blue Light Card for discounts nationwide
• Membership to The Fostering Network
• Mockingbird support model (where available)
• CareFriends rewards and recognition app

Why Foster with Foster Wales Flintshire?

We’re a not-for-profit fostering service, part of your local authority. That means our priority is always children—not profits. Everything we do supports real, long-term change for children and the families who care for them.

As a Nanny or Childminder, you already create calm, structured, and loving environments every day. Now you can offer that to a child who truly needs a home they can count on.

Salary & Location

Location: Within 20 miles of Haslingden & Rossendale, Lancashire
Salary: £50,000 annual support package + additional allowances (see below)

Apply Now

You’ve built trust with children and families. Now be the reason a child feels safe enough to grow.

If you live near Haslingden or Rossendale and want to explore this life-changing opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

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