Foster Carer - Safeguarding Officer

Become a Step Forward Foster Carer - A Life-Changing Opportunity for Safeguarding Officers

Foster with TACT Fostering and Bury Council

Please note: This role requires you to be self-Employed

Are you a Safeguarding Officer who works every day to protect vulnerable children and young people from harm? You already have the vigilance, empathy, and professional insight needed to make a life-changing difference in a young person's life.

We are looking for committed, compassionate individuals like you to become Step Forward Foster Carers - offering a safe, supportive home to a young person transitioning out of residential care. This is your chance to use your safeguarding expertise in the most personal and meaningful way - by becoming the consistent adult a child can trust.

What is Step Forward Fostering?

Step Forward Fostering is a pioneering project supporting young people who have experienced trauma, instability, and loss, helping them move from residential care into a stable, caring family home.

These young people need more than a roof over their head - they need someone like you: someone who recognises the signs, understands their history, and can provide the emotional safety and structure they've never had.

As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you'll be fully supported by an expert multi-agency team. You'll never be alone on this journey.

What You'll Receive:

We understand the level of commitment needed to support a young person with complex needs - and we ensure you have the emotional, practical, and financial support to succeed.

Specialist Support:

* Your own Senior Practitioner offering regular supervision and guidance

* A Family Wellbeing Worker to support both you and your foster child

* A Hub Carer providing up to 28 days of planned short breaks each year

* 24/7 Out-of-Hours Support

* Peer support through a network of other Step Forward Carers

* Ongoing training in trauma-informed care, attachment, and neurodevelopmental needs

* Access to therapeutic and psychological support

Financial Package:

We provide a generous package so you can focus on giving a young person the safety and support they deserve.

* £1,052 per week while you have a child placed with you (around £54,704 a year)

* £408 per week retainer between placements (up to £21,216 a year)

* Additional allowances for birthdays, holidays, and cultural celebrations

* Tax exemptions specifically designed for foster carers

Is This You?

We are looking for Safeguarding Officers who are:

* Passionate about protecting vulnerable children and helping them rebuild

* Experienced in identifying and responding to complex needs

* Emotionally resilient, empathetic, and calm under pressure

* Ready to take their professional safeguarding skills into a home setting

To Be Eligible, You'll Need:

* Full-time availability and a spare bedroom

* A willingness to complete our professional training

* The right to work in the UK

Take the next step in your career and become a Step Forward Foster Carer. Your experience as a Safeguarding Officer could be the foundation for a truly life-changing role.