Transitions Foster Carer - Nanny/Childminder

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

Job summary

A local authority fostering team is looking for a Specialist Foster Carer to provide a nurturing and stable home for young people transitioning from residential care. This role offers a £50,000 annual support package, professional training, and community support. Ideal candidates should have experience in childcare and a spare bedroom for fostering, along with a full driving license. This rewarding role allows you to significantly impact a young person's life while receiving comprehensive support.

Benefits

£50,000 annual support package

Weekly fostering allowance

50% discount on Council Tax

Blue Light Card for discounts

Specialist training provided

Access to support groups

Qualifications

• Compassionate and dedicated with experience in childcare.
• Ability to offer a nurturing home and support development.
• Must have a spare bedroom for fostering.

Responsibilities

• Support young people transitioning into a family setting.
• Provide consistent care and guidance.
• Welcome a child or young person into your home.

Skills

Experience as a nanny or childminder

Ability to provide a stable home environment

Open to continuous training and development

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Could this be your most rewarding role yet? Transitions Foster Carer - Nanny / Childminder

Job Title: Specialist Foster Carer (Ideal for Nannies & Childminders)
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 Nanny or Childminder ready to take your experience in childcare to a life‑changing new level?
You already provide nurturing care, guidance, and support for children's development every day — now you can offer a stable, safe 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, guidance, and care to continue thriving.
Your childcare experience makes you ideally placed to make a lasting impact on a young person's life.

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 setting. These young people may have faced challenges in the past but are ready to grow, learn, and thrive with consistency and care.

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

We’re Looking For Individuals or Couples Who:

• Have experience as a nanny, childminder, or in early years / childcare settings
• 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 every decision and every penny goes directly to supporting children and carers.

As a Nanny or Childminder, you already bring nurturing care, structure, and resilience. With our training and wrap‑around support, you can transform a young person’s life — and your own.

Apply Now

You’ve already dedicated your career to supporting children — now help a young person find the security, stability, 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.