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

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

Job summary

A local authority fostering team is seeking a Specialist Foster Carer based near Haslingden and Rossendale. This role involves welcoming a child into your home and providing support as they transition from residential care. The position offers a £50,000 annual support package plus additional allowances for holidays and special occasions. Ideal candidates will have experience in social care and be committed to providing a stable family environment.

Benefits

Weekly fostering allowance

Training and development opportunities

50% discount on Council Tax

Blue Light Card for discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in residential childcare, social care, or youth support is essential.
• Must be able to offer a full-time, stable, nurturing home environment.
• A spare bedroom is required and a full UK driving licence is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support young people transitioning from residential care into a family environment.
• Provide a nurturing and stable home for the child or young person.
• Participate in ongoing training and development.

Skills

Experience in residential childcare

Social care experience

Youth support skills

Ability to provide a stable home environment

Full UK driving licence

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 Residential 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 / Social Care / Wellbeing

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 residential childcare, social care, or youth support
• 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 residential support worker, you already bring empathy, resilience, and practical care experience. With our support, you can transform a child’s life—and your own.

Apply Now

You’ve already cared for young people in residential settings. 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.