Transitions Foster Carer - Childcare Practitioner
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Transitions Foster Carer - Childcare Practitioner
Job Title: Specialist Foster Carer (Ideal for Childcare Practitioners)
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
To foster in the UK, you must meet all of the following requirements:
- Be 21 years of age or over
- Have a spare, dedicated bedroom in your home
- Have experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable adults (professionally or personally)
- Be a British citizen or hold Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK
Important - Visa Status
We are unable to accept applications from individuals who hold:
- EU Settled or Pre-Settled Status
- Graduate visas
- Skilled Worker visas
- Student visas
- Health & Care Worker visas
- Spouse Visa
- Any other temporary or time-limited visa
Fostering requires permanent residency status in the UK.
If you do not meet all of the above criteria, please do not apply, as your application will not be progressed
Are you a Childcare Practitioner ready to take your skills beyond the classroom or nursery?
You already support children's development, wellbeing, and growth every day - now you can use those same skills to make a life-changing difference for a young person who just needs stability and care.
Foster Wales Flintshire is looking for compassionate, dedicated individuals near Haslingden and Rossendale to become foster carers for children who are already doing well in their communities but need a secure, nurturing home to continue thriving.
If you've worked in nurseries, childcare settings, or family support roles, your experience could have a lasting impact.
About the Role
This role focuses on supporting young people moving from residential care or other high-support environments into a family setting. These young people may have experienced challenges in the past but are now settled in school and their communities.
You would welcome a young person into your home, supporting them full-time as part of your own family - with extensive training, supervision, and wraparound support provided every step of the way.
We're Looking For Individuals or Couples Who:
- Have experience in childcare, early years, 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 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
Salary range
- £50,000 per year