Transitions Foster Carer - Rawtenstall - Sanctuary Personal

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

Job summary

A local authority fostering team in the UK is seeking compassionate individuals to become Transitions Foster Carers, providing a nurturing home for young people transitioning from residential care. This role offers a £50,000 annual support package plus weekly allowances, training, and personal development opportunities. Ideal candidates should have experience working with children or vulnerable individuals and be prepared to welcome a young person into their home.

Benefits

£50,000 annual support package

Weekly fostering allowance up to £258.79

Training and professional support

50% discount on Council Tax

Access to discounts with Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Full-time stable home environment is essential.
• Compassionate and resilient individuals or couples preferred.
• Open to training and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, stable home for youth transitioning from care.
• Support young people's development and emotional needs.
• Help with integration into a family environment.

Skills

Experience working with children

Ability to provide a nurturing home environment

Full UK driving license

Job description

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

Could this be your most rewarding role yet?
Transitions Foster Carer – Rossendale

Job Title: Transitions Foster Carer
Location: Rossendale
Salary: £50,000 annual support package + additional allowances (see below)
Contract Type: Full-time (Flexible, home-based)
Sector: Children & Families / Care / Wellbeing / Social Support

Are you ready to make a lasting difference in a young person’s life? As a Transitions Foster Carer, you’ll provide a safe, stable home for a young person moving on from residential care or other high-support settings. You’ll help them take positive steps forward – offering guidance, understanding, and the consistency they need to thrive.

Foster Wales Flintshire is looking for compassionate, resilient individuals or couples 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. Your experience supporting, mentoring, or caring for others could make a life‑changing impact.

About the Role

This role focuses on helping young people aged 11–18 transition from residential care into a nurturing family environment. These children may have faced challenges in the past but are now ready to grow and achieve with the right support.

You’ll welcome a young person into your home and support them full‑time as part of your family – with continuous training and dedicated professional every step of the way.

We’re Looking For Individuals or Couples Who:

• Have experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals
• 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 towards supporting young people and foster carers.

As a Transitions Foster Carer, you’ll bring empathy, structure, and resilience – and with our wraparound support, you’ll help a young person build a better future while enriching your own life.

Apply Now

You’ve got the compassion and commitment to make a difference. Now, help a young person find stability 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.