Transitions Foster Carer - Pastoral Support Worker - Lancashire - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A local fostering authority is seeking Specialist Foster Carers near Haslingden and Rossendale. This role involves providing a nurturing home for children transitioning from care. Applicants should have experience in pastoral support or similar fields and must be open to ongoing training. A support package of £50,000 annually is offered along with other allowances. This position is flexible and home-based, focusing on children's wellbeing and development.

Benefits

Weekly fostering allowance

50% discount on Council Tax

Membership to The Fostering Network

Qualifications

• Experience in pastoral support, education, childcare, or youth work.
• Ability to offer a full-time, stable home environment.
• Holding a full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Support a child moving from residential care into a family environment.
• Provide a nurturing home as part of your family life.
• Engage in ongoing training and support.

Skills

Pastoral support

Childcare

Education

Youth work

Job description

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

Could this be your most rewarding role yet?

Job Title: Specialist Foster Carer (Ideal for Pastoral Support Workers)
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 / Education / Care / Wellbeing

Are you a Pastoral Support Worker ready to take your skills to the next level?

You already support children with their wellbeing, development, and personal challenges. 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 schools, pastoral care teams, or supported young people with attendance, behaviour, or wellbeing, 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 pastoral support, education, childcare, or youth work
• 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 pastoral support worker, 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 supported young people through their challenges. 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.