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Job Title: NEST Foster Carer – Help a Young Person Build a More Stable FutureLocation: Warwickshire... Job Title: NEST Foster Carer – Help a Young Person Build a More Stable FutureLocation: Warwickshire (within 20 miles of county borders)Employer: Warwickshire Council in partnership with Sanctuary PersonnelSalary: up to £55,000 per year, per child (age dependent), plus additional allowancesEmployment Type: Full-time | Self-employed Sectors: Social Care | Education | HealthcareFoster Carer for Children Leaving Residential CareWarwickshire County Council is recruiting NEST (Nurturing Environments for Supported Transitions) Foster Carers who can provide a safe, supportive family home for children and young people, within the area who are ready to transition from residential care.For many children, residential care has offered safety at a difficult time. The next step is about something more lasting, somewhere they can settle, build relationships and feel part of family life. As a NEST Foster Carer, you will help create the stability, routine and support a young person needs to move forward with confidence.We are looking for people with professional experience and demonstrable skills in supporting children, young people or vulnerable adults, particularly those who present higher level support needs, who can use these skills differently to support children and young people to settle into family life again. hether you’ve worked as a prison officer, in secure units, or in offender rehabilitation, your experience in managing challenging behaviour and promoting positive change could transform a child’s future.What the NEST Foster Carer Role Involves: Full-time care for a young person transitioning from residential careCreating a stable home environment with clear routines and boundariesSupporting emotional, behavioural and social developmentEncouraging engagement with education, hobbies and daily activitiesWorking alongside social workers, educators and other professionalsKeeping accurate records and supporting care plansPromoting safe and appropriate family connections Who Can Apply to Become a NEST Foster Carer?We welcome enquiries from experienced individuals and/or couples who: Are aged 21+ who have the legal Right to Work in the United Kingdom (see definition below)Can provide full-time care in their home (at least one carer must be present on a full-time basis if applying as a couple)Have at least one spare bedroom that can be dedicated to fosteringCan demonstrate professional experience supporting children, young people, or adults who present with higher level support needs Do You Have the Right to Work in the United Kingdom?All Foster Carers must have the legal right to work in the UK.You automatically have the right if you are: British or Irish Passport HolderSettled Status under the EU Settlement SchemePre Settled Status under the EU Settlement SchemeGranted Indefinite Leave to Remain permit You will need to prove your right to work with original documents, such as a passport or Home Office documentation before starting an application.Financial Support and BenefitsNEST Foster Carers receive financial and practical support that reflects the commitment and skill involved.This includes: Up to £50,000 per year per child (up to age 15), rising to up to £55,000 (ages 16–17)A weekly age-related fostering allowance, increasing annually*Additional payments for holidays, birthdays and celebrations*A weekly retainer paid from the start of the child’s transition planA one off £500 payment following your first year of fostering, based on a successful annual review and having a child in your care. Speak to our foster team about the additional ongoing support *In line with age-related national guidanceTraining and SupportYou will receive structured training and a strong package of ongoing support.This includes: A dedicated Supervising Social Worker and Family Support Worker to support you with your induction to fostering and ongoing development.Enhanced Therapeutic support through a dedicated team of professionals for the first 16 weeks of a child being placed. Access to therapeutic advice, including clinical consultation where required.Access to ongoing support, including out-of-hours support when necessary, along with up to 14 funded overnight stays annually.Consultation support from a Commissioned Psychology Service, if required.Ongoing fostering development training, both face to face and online, with bespoke input available.Peer support through experienced local NEST Foster Carers. You will also have access to wider support services, including advice, out of hours support and opportunities to connect through local events and networks.Take the First Step into Fostering with Warwickshire County Council Becoming a NEST Foster Carer starts with a conversation, no pressure, just the opportunity to explore and learn more.Our friendly and experienced fostering team will guide you through every stage, offering clear advice, training and ongoing support.If you feel you could offer a stable, caring home, we would like to hear from you.Please Note: Progression is subject to background checks, assessment, and full fostering panel approval.Start Your Enquiry Today

Title: Step-Forward Foster Carer – Make a Real Difference to a Young Person’s LifeLocation: Cheshire... Title: Step-Forward Foster Carer – Make a Real Difference to a Young Person’s LifeLocation: Cheshire EastEmployer: Cheshire East CouncilSalary: £1000 per week per child, plus additional payments for the child (child allowance, holidays, birthday and religious celebrations)Employment Type: Full-time | Self-employed Sector: Social Care | Education | HealthcareA Role That Changes LivesStep-Forward Fostering is a rewarding role that gives children leaving residential care the chance to move into a safe and nurturing home where they belong. As a Step-Forward Foster Carer with Cheshire East Council, you will welcome a child or sibling group into your home to live as part of your family, offering them stability, guidance and the consistency they need at a key time in their young lives.Many children will have experienced trauma, disruption or separation. By fostering with Cheshire East Council, you can help them remain close to their communities, schools, friends and extended family while building the skills and confidence to move forward.If  you’ve worked as a prison officer, in secure units, or in offender rehabilitation,  you may already have the patience, resilience, and understanding needed to become a Foster Carer. Step-Forward Fostering allows you to apply your professional or personal skills within your home, helping children experience the security and belonging of family life.You will be supported at every stage, with specialist training, regular supervision and guidance from social workers and therapists, alongside access to peer networks and a dedicated local fostering team.What the Role Involves: Full-time care for a child or sibling group moving from residential careProviding stability, routine, and reassurance within a nurturing homeSupporting the child’s emotional, behavioural, and social developmentWorking closely with social workers, therapists and other professionalsKeeping clear records and providing therapeutic, relationship-based care Helping children maintain family relationships through Family Time Who Can Apply to Become a Step-Forward Foster Carer?We welcome enquiries from individuals and/or couples who: Are aged 21 or over (with no upper age limit)Have the legal Right to Work in the United Kingdom (see definition below)Can provide full-time care for a child or children in their home (at least one carer must be present on a full-time basis if applying as a couple)Have a spare bedroom or bedrooms that can be dedicated to fosteringIdeally have experience supporting children, young people, or adults, particularly those with complex needs or challenging behaviours Do You Have the Right to Work in the United Kingdom?To foster, you must be allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This includes: British or Irish citizensPeople settled or pre-settled under the European Union Settlement SchemeThose with certain visas or indefinite leave to remainAnyone with the right to live and work in the United Kingdom Please Note: You will need to show original documents before you can begin your application to foster.What you can expect as a Step-Forward Foster Carer with Cheshire East Council: In recognition of the complexity and level of commitment required, £52,000 per annum (£1,000 per week) will be paid, with a 50% retainer payable pre-placement.Weekly age-related fostering allowance for the child*Payment for birthday, holiday and religious/cultural celebration*50% skill-based retainer paid from date of approval until child placed Additionally, you will receive access to: Specialist therapeutic training tailored to your experienceOther benefits and discounts such as access to Blue Light Card & FosterTalk24/7 wraparound support & 14-nights of funded respite each year *In-line with age related DFE rates and weekly payment increased annually in line with inflationTake the First Step into Step-Forward Fostering with Cheshire East Council This is your chance to change a young person’s life and experience the profound reward of knowing you helped them believe in their future.This initiative forms part of regional Foster4 recruitment.Please Note: Progression is subject to background checks, assessment, and full fostering panel approval.

Title: Step-Forward Foster Carer – Make a Real Difference to a Young Person’s LifeLocation: Cheshire... Title: Step-Forward Foster Carer – Make a Real Difference to a Young Person’s LifeLocation: Cheshire EastEmployer: Cheshire East CouncilSalary: £1000 per week per child, plus additional payments for the child (child allowance, holidays, birthday and religious celebrations)Employment Type: Full-time | Self-employed Sector: Social Care | Education | HealthcareA Role That Changes LivesStep-Forward Fostering is a rewarding role that gives children leaving residential care the chance to move into a safe and nurturing home where they belong. As a Step-Forward Foster Carer with Cheshire East Council, you will welcome a child or sibling group into your home to live as part of your family, offering them stability, guidance and the consistency they need at a key time in their young lives.Many children will have experienced trauma, disruption or separation. By fostering with Cheshire East Council, you can help them remain close to their communities, schools, friends and extended family while building the skills and confidence to move forward.Whether you’ve worked as a prison officer, in secure units, or in offender rehabilitation, your experience in managing challenging behaviour and promoting positive change could transform a child’s future. Step-Forward Fostering allows you to apply your professional or personal skills within your home, helping children experience the security and belonging of family life.You will be supported at every stage, with specialist training, regular supervision and guidance from social workers and therapists, alongside access to peer networks and a dedicated local fostering team.What the Role Involves: Full-time care for a child or sibling group moving from residential careProviding stability, routine, and reassurance within a nurturing homeSupporting the child’s emotional, behavioural, and social developmentWorking closely with social workers, therapists and other professionalsKeeping clear records and providing therapeutic, relationship-based care Helping children maintain family relationships through Family Time Who Can Apply to Become a Step-Forward Foster Carer?We welcome enquiries from individuals and/or couples who: Are aged 21 or over (with no upper age limit)Have the legal Right to Work in the United Kingdom (see definition below)Can provide full-time care for a child or children in their home (at least one carer must be present on a full-time basis if applying as a couple)Have a spare bedroom or bedrooms that can be dedicated to fosteringIdeally have experience supporting children, young people, or adults, particularly those with complex needs or challenging behaviours Do You Have the Right to Work in the United Kingdom?To foster, you must be allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This includes: British or Irish citizensPeople settled or pre-settled under the European Union Settlement SchemeThose with certain visas or indefinite leave to remainAnyone with the right to live and work in the United Kingdom Please Note: You will need to show original documents before you can begin your application to foster.What you can expect as a Step-Forward Foster Carer with Cheshire East Council: In recognition of the complexity and level of commitment required, £52,000 per annum (£1,000 per week) will be paid, with a 50% retainer payable pre-placement.Weekly age-related fostering allowance for the child*Payment for birthday, holiday and religious/cultural celebration*50% skill-based retainer paid from date of approval until child placed Additionally, you will receive access to: Specialist therapeutic training tailored to your experienceOther benefits and discounts such as access to Blue Light Card & FosterTalk24/7 wraparound support & 14-nights of funded respite each year *In-line with age related DFE rates and weekly payment increased annually in line with inflationTake the First Step into Step-Forward Fostering with Cheshire East Council This is your chance to change a young person’s life and experience the profound reward of knowing you helped them believe in their future.This initiative forms part of regional Foster4 recruitment.Please Note: Progression is subject to background checks, assessment, and full fostering panel approval.

Title: Step-Forward Foster Carer – Make a Real Difference to a Young Person’s LifeLocation: Cheshire... Title: Step-Forward Foster Carer – Make a Real Difference to a Young Person’s LifeLocation: Cheshire EastEmployer: Cheshire East CouncilSalary: £1000 per week per child, plus additional payments for the child (child allowance, holidays, birthday and religious celebrations)Employment Type: Full-time | Self-employed Sector: Social Care | Education | HealthcareA Role That Changes LivesStep-Forward Fostering is a rewarding role that gives children leaving residential care the chance to move into a safe and nurturing home where they belong. As a Step-Forward Foster Carer with Cheshire East Council, you will welcome a child or sibling group into your home to live as part of your family, offering them stability, guidance and the consistency they need at a key time in their young lives.Many children will have experienced trauma, disruption or separation. By fostering with Cheshire East Council, you can help them remain close to their communities, schools, friends and extended family while building the skills and confidence to move forward.If  you’ve worked as a prison officer, in secure units, or in offender rehabilitation, then you may already have many of the qualities that make an excellent Foster Carer..Step-Forward Fostering allows you to apply your professional or personal skills within your home, helping children experience the security and belonging of family life.You will be supported at every stage, with specialist training, regular supervision and guidance from social workers and therapists, alongside access to peer networks and a dedicated local fostering team.What the Role Involves: Full-time care for a child or sibling group moving from residential careProviding stability, routine, and reassurance within a nurturing homeSupporting the child’s emotional, behavioural, and social developmentWorking closely with social workers, therapists and other professionalsKeeping clear records and providing therapeutic, relationship-based care Helping children maintain family relationships through Family Time Who Can Apply to Become a Step-Forward Foster Carer?We welcome enquiries from individuals and/or couples who: Are aged 21 or over (with no upper age limit)Have the legal Right to Work in the United Kingdom (see definition below)Can provide full-time care for a child or children in their home (at least one carer must be present on a full-time basis if applying as a couple)Have a spare bedroom or bedrooms that can be dedicated to fosteringIdeally have experience supporting children, young people, or adults, particularly those with complex needs or challenging behaviours Do You Have the Right to Work in the United Kingdom?To foster, you must be allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This includes: British or Irish citizensPeople settled or pre-settled under the European Union Settlement SchemeThose with certain visas or indefinite leave to remainAnyone with the right to live and work in the United Kingdom Please Note: You will need to show original documents before you can begin your application to foster.What you can expect as a Step-Forward Foster Carer with Cheshire East Council: In recognition of the complexity and level of commitment required, £52,000 per annum (£1,000 per week) will be paid, with a 50% retainer payable pre-placement.Weekly age-related fostering allowance for the child*Payment for birthday, holiday and religious/cultural celebration*50% skill-based retainer paid from date of approval until child placed Additionally, you will receive access to: Specialist therapeutic training tailored to your experienceOther benefits and discounts such as access to Blue Light Card & FosterTalk24/7 wraparound support & 14-nights of funded respite each year *In-line with age related DFE rates and weekly payment increased annually in line with inflationTake the First Step into Step-Forward Fostering with Cheshire East Council This is your chance to change a young person’s life and experience the profound reward of knowing you helped them believe in their future.This initiative forms part of regional Foster4 recruitment.Please Note: Progression is subject to background checks, assessment, and full fostering panel approval.

Step-Forward Foster Carer – Supporting Children Transitioning from Residential CareLocation: Denbigh... Step-Forward Foster Carer – Supporting Children Transitioning from Residential CareLocation: Denbighshire Salary: Up to £52,000 / £1000 per week per child, plus additional payments for the child (child allowance, holidays, birthday and other religious celebrations) Employment Type: Full-time | Self-employed Sector: Social Care | Education | HealthcareA Role That Creates Lasting ChangeStep-Forward Fostering with Foster Wales Denbighshire is a highly rewarding role supporting children and young people to successfully transition away from residential care into a stable, nurturing family fostering environment.As a Step-Forward Foster Carer, you would welcome a young person into your home and provide the care, consistency, and guidance they need at a pivotal moment in their life. Many of these children have experienced trauma, loss, or disrupted relationships. With the right support, they can begin to develop the confidence and trust they need to move forward positively.If you’ve worked as a prison officer, in secure units, or in offender rehabilitation, your experience in managing challenging behaviour and promoting positive change could transform a child’s future.This is an opportunity to use your experience in a more personal and lasting way, helping a young person feel safe, valued, and part of a family – your family.Who Can Apply to Become a Step-Forward Foster Carer?We welcome enquiries from individuals and/or couples who: Are aged 21 or over (no upper age limit)Have the legal Right to Work in the United KingdomCan provide full-time care (at least one carer available at home)Have at least one spare bedroom dedicated to fosteringHave experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable adults with complex needsCan offer a solo placement (no other children under 16 in the household)Hold a full driving licence and have access to a suitable vehicleAre willing to register as self-employed Right to WorkAll Foster Carers must have the legal right to work in the UK.You automatically have the right if you are: British or Irish Passport HolderSettled Status under the EU Settlement SchemePre Settled Status under the EU Settlement SchemeGranted Indefinite Leave to Remain permit You will need to prove your right to work with original documents, such as a passport or Home Office documentation before starting an application.What Step Forward Fostering Involves Full-time care for a young person transitioning away from residential careCreating a stable, calm, and predictable home environmentSupport emotional, behavioural and social developmentBuilding strong, trusting relationships over timeWorking alongside social workers, therapists and other professionalsHelping the young person stay connected to their community, education, and other support networks Why Choose Foster Wales Denbighshire? £1000 per week, per child, plus additional payments (child allowance, holidays, birthday and other religious celebrations in line with DfE rates)Other local and national benefits and discounts including 100% Council Tax reduction, membership to FosterTalk and The Fostering Network, BlueLight Card accessUse your skills differently to make a lasting and positive difference to a child or young person leaving residential careTrauma-informed training, guidance and ongoing learning opportunities (both in face-to-face and virtual)As part of your assessment you will complete Denbighshire Skills to Foster Training and Sanctuary Personnel’s Trauma Informed Accredited TrainingBenefit from intensive support both from the local team and other carersConnect with other Foster Carers in the area and access peer networks You will be part of a supportive community, with a team around you focused on helping both you and the young person succeed.Step Forward with Foster Wales DenbighshireThis is an opportunity to make a lasting difference to a young person’s life while using your experience in a meaningful and rewarding way.Find out more about becoming a Step-Forward Foster Carer in Denbighshire.Please Note: Progression is subject to full background checks, assessment, and an independent fostering panel approval.

Step-Forward Foster Carer – Support Children Transitioning from Residential CareLocation: Conwy Sal... Step-Forward Foster Carer – Support Children Transitioning from Residential CareLocation: Conwy Salary: £1000 per week per child, plus additional payments for the child (child allowance, holidays, birthday and other religious celebrations) Employment Type: Full-time | Self-employed Sector: Social Care | Education | HealthcareA Role That Truly Changes LivesStep-Forward Fostering is a highly rewarding role that supports children leaving residential care to move into a stable and nurturing family home.As an approved Step-Forward Foster Carer, you would welcome a child or sibling group into your home and provide the care, stability, guidance, and consistency they need at a pivotal time in their lives.Many of these children have experienced trauma, disruption, or separation. By fostering with Foster Wales Conwy, you can help children stay connected to their community, schools, friends, and extended family while helping them to develop the confidence and skills to move forward.Whether you’ve worked as a prison officer, in secure units, or in offender rehabilitation, your experience in managing challenging behaviour and promoting positive change could transform a child’s future.This role allows you to apply your professional or personal skills in a truly meaningful way, providing a caring and supportive home where children can feel belonging and value as part of a family – your family.Who Can Apply to Become a Step-Forward Foster Carer?We welcome enquiries from individuals and/or couples who: Are aged 21 or over (with no upper age limit)Have the legal Right to Work in the United Kingdom (see definition below)Can provide full-time care for a child or children in their home (at least one carer must be present full-time if applying as a couple)Have a spare bedroom or bedrooms dedicated to fosteringHave experience supporting children, young people, or adults, particularly those with complex needs or challenging behaviours People from many different backgrounds can become successful Foster Carers. What matters most is having patience, empathy, and the ability to provide a caring and dependable home environment for a child or young person who needs it.Do You Have the Right to Work in the United Kingdom?Before you can apply to be a Foster Carer, you must first prove that you are able to work in the United Kingdom. This can be defined as: British or Irish citizensPeople settled or pre-settled under the European Union Settlement SchemeThose with certain visas or indefinite leave to remainAnyone with the legal right to live and work in the United Kingdom Please Note: You will need to show original documents before you can begin your application to foster.What the Role Involves Full-time care for a child or sibling group moving from residential careOffering continued stability, routine, and reassuranceSupport the child’s emotional, behavioural, and social developmentWorking closely with social workers, therapists and other professionalsKeeping clear records and provide therapeutic, nurturing supportEnsuring that the child can maintain important links to their wider family Why Choose Step-Forward Fostering with Foster Wales Conwy? Enhanced fee of £52,000 per annum (equivalent to £1,000 per week)Weekly age-related fostering allowance for the child*Payments for birthday, holiday and religious/cultural celebration*Retainer payment paid from date of approval until child placed and between fostering placements and £500 referral via Care Friends App Additionally, you will receive access to: Therapeutic training tailored to your experienceSupport from a dedicated fostering teamOther benefits and discounts such (up to 100%) Council Tax reduction, Conway Council parking permit, FfIT membership and access Blue Light Card for nationwide discounts *In-line with age related DFE rates and weekly payment increased annually in line with inflationTake the First Step into Fostering with Foster Wales ConwyApply today to learn more about becoming a Step-Forward Foster Carer.Please Note: Progression is subject to background checks, assessment, and full fostering panel approval.Gofalwr Maeth Camu Ymlaen – Cefnogi Plant sy’n Symud o Ofal PreswylLleoliad: Conwy Cyflogwr: Maethu Cymru Conwy Cyflog: £1000 yr wythnos fesul plentyn, a thaliadau ychwanegol ar gyfer y plentyn (lwfans plentyn, gwyliau, dathliadau pen-blwydd a dathliadau crefyddol eraill) Math o Gyflogaeth: Llawn amser | Hunangyflogedig Sector: Gofal Cymdeithasol | Addysg | Gofal IechydSwydd sydd Wir yn Newid BywydauMae Maethu Camu Ymlaen yn waith sy’n llawn gwobr, yn cefnogi plant sy’n gadael gofal preswyl i symud i gartref teuluol sefydlog.Fel Gofalwr Maeth Camu Ymlaen a gymeradwywyd, byddech yn croesawu plentyn neu grŵp brodyr a chwiorydd i’ch cartref a darparu’r gofal, sefydlogrwydd, arweiniad a’r cysondeb maent eu hangen ar amser allweddol yn eu bywydau.Mae nifer o’r plant hyn wedi cael profiad o drawma, tarfu, neu wahanu. Trwy faethu gyda Maethu Cymru Conwy, gallwch helpu plant i gadw’r cysylltiad â’u cymuned, ysgol, ffrindiau a theulu estynedig wrth eu helpu i ddatblygu’r hyder a’r sgiliau i symud ymlaen.Os oes gennych brofiad o gefnogi plant, pobl ifanc, neu oedolion, yn arbennig y rhai sydd ag anghenion cymhleth neu heriol, yna efallai y bydd gennych eisoes nifer o’r nodweddion sy’n gwneud Gofalwr Maeth gwych.Mae’r gwaith yn caniatáu i chi ddefnyddio eich sgiliau proffesiynol neu bersonol mewn ffordd hollol ystyrlon, gan ddarparu cartref gofalgar a chefnogol ble gall plant deimlo eu bod yn perthyn ac yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi fel rhan o deulu - eich teulu chi.Pwy all Wneud Cais i Ddod yn Ofalwr Maeth Camu Ymlaen?Rydym yn croesawu ymholiadau gan unigolion a/neu gyplau sydd: Yn 21 neu hŷn (heb unrhyw uchafswm oedran)Yn meddu ar Hawl Cyfreithiol i weithio yn y Deyrnas Unedig (gweler y diffiniad isod)Yn gallu darparu gofal llawn amser i blentyn neu blant yn eu cartref (rhaid i o leiaf un gofalwr fod yn bresennol yn llawn amser os gwneir cais fel cwpl)Ag ystafell wely neu ystafelloedd gwely sbâr yn benodol ar gyfer maethuProfiad o gefnogi plant, pobl ifanc neu oedolion, yn arbennig y rhai sydd ag anghenion cymhleth neu ymddygiad heriol Gall pobl o nifer o gefndiroedd gwahanol ddod yn Ofalwyr Maeth llwyddiannus. Beth sydd bwysicaf yw bod ag amynedd, empathi a’r gallu i gynnig cartref gofalgar a dibynadwy i blentyn neu unigolyn ifanc sydd ei angen.Oes Gennych yr Hawl i Weithio yn y Deyrnas UnedigCyn i chi wneud cais i fod yn Ofalwr Maeth, rhaid i chi brofi’n gyntaf eich bod yn gallu gweithio yn y Deyrnas Unedig. Gellir diffinio hyn fel: Dinasyddion Prydeinig neu WyddeligPobl sydd â statws sefydlog neu cyn-sefydlog o dan Gynllun Preswylio’n Sefydlog yr Undeb EwropeaiddRhai sydd â fisas penodol neu ganiatâd amhenodol i arosUnrhyw un sydd â’r hawl cyfreithiol i fyw a gweithio yn y Deyrnas Unedig Sylwer: Bydd angen i chi ddangos dogfennau gwreiddiol cyn i chi ddechrau eich cais i faethu.Beth mae'r Gwaith yn ei Olygu Gofal llawn amser am blentyn neu grŵp brodyr a chwiorydd sy’n symud o ofal preswylCynnig sefydlogrwydd, trefn a sicrwydd parhausCefnogi datblygiad emosiynol, ymddygiadol a chymdeithasol y plentynGweithio’n agos gyda gweithwyr cymdeithasol, therapyddion a gweithwyr proffesiynol eraillCadw cofnodion clir a darparu cefnogaeth therapiwtig, meithringarSicrhau bod y plentyn yn gallu cynnal cysylltiadau pwysig gyda’u teulu ehangach Pam Dewis Maethu Camu Ymlaen gyda Maethu Cymru Conwy? Ffi uwch o £52,000 y flwyddyn (cyfwerth â £1,000 yr wythnos)Lwfans maethu wythnosol yn gysylltiedig ag oedran ar gyfer y plentyn*Taliadau ar gyfer dathliad pen-blwydd, gwyliau a chrefyddol/diwylliannol*Taliad cadw o’r dyddiad cymeradwyo nes bod y plentyn yn cyrraedd a rhwng lleoliadau maethu a £500 am atgyfeiriad trwy Ap Care Friends Hefyd, byddwch yn cael mynediad at: Hyfforddiant therapiwtig wedi ei deilwra i’ch profiadCefnogaeth gan dîm maethu pwrpasolBuddion a gostyngiadau eraill megis (hyd at 100%) o ostyngiad yn Nhreth y Cyngor, trwydded barcio Cyngor Conwy, aelodaeth FfIT a mynediad at Gerdyn Blue Light ar gyfer gostyngiadau cenedlaethol *Yn unol â chyfraddau DFE yn gysylltiedig ag oedran a thaliad wythnosol yn cynyddu’n flynyddol yn unol â chwyddiantCymerwch y Cam Cyntaf at Faethu gyda Maethu Cymru ConwyGwnewch gais heddiw i ddysgu mwy am fod yn Ofalwr Maeth Camu Ymlaen.Sylwer: Mae symud ymlaen yn amodol ar wiriadau cefndir, asesiad a chymeradwyaeth lawn y panel maethu.

Step Forward Foster Carer – Basingstoke Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s L... Step Forward Foster Carer – Basingstoke Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s LifeEmployer: Sanctuary Personnel Location: Basingstoke Salary: From £840 per week when a child is placedWe are looking for people living in Basingstoke  who can become Step Forward foster carers, providing a stable home for young people who are transitioning from Residential Care.This means you remain living in your own home in Basingstoke, while providing care for a young person. Full training, guidance, and ongoing support will be provided.To foster in the UK, you must meet all of the following requirements: Be 21 years of age or overHave a spare, dedicated bedroom in your homeHave 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 If you do not meet all of the above criteria, please do not apply, as your application will not be progressed Is it time to use your skills differently?Whether you’ve worked as a prison officer, in secure units, or in offender rehabilitation, your experience in managing challenging behaviour and promoting positive change could transform a child’s future. Right now, there’s an urgent need for foster carers in Basingstoke and the surrounding areas, especially for young people transitioning out of residential care. Through our Step Forward programme, you can provide the safety, consistency, and emotional support these children need to heal, grow and thrive. This role is about more than providing a roof over a child’s head, it’s about offering them the stability, love, and security they need to rebuild their lives. It’s a full-circle role that blends professional care with personal commitment, right in your own home. Why Consider Step Forward Fostering? This specialist role is designed for experienced professionals who are ready to make a deeper impact. You’ll work as part of a close-knit, fully supported team, helping a young person move forward from trauma into stability and trust. What You’ll Receive as a Step Forward Foster Carer: ✅ From £840 p/week (when a child is placed) ✅ Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and celebrations ✅ 100% Council Tax exemption (eligibility criteria applies) ✅ Up to 28-nights of paid respite p/year ✅ Bespoke training in trauma-informed and therapeutic care ✅ 24/7 out-of-hours support and a dedicated social work team ✅ Access to Mockingbird Fostering Model and The Fostering Network Could this be you? We’re looking for people who are: • Based in Basingstoke or surrounding areas • Ready to offer full-time care and a dedicated bedroom • Skilled in supporting children with emotional or behavioural needs • Emotionally resilient and reflective • Willing to become self-employed • Ideally with no children under 12 at home (though we’ll assess on a case-by-case basis) Is it time for a change? If you’re ready to apply your skills in a new and deeply rewarding way, then this is your opportunity.Apply now to speak with our team.

Step Forward Foster Carer – Folkestone & Surrounding Areas Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills t... Step Forward Foster Carer – Folkestone & Surrounding Areas Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s LifeStep Forward Foster Carer – Folkestone & Surrounding Areas Employer: Sanctuary Personnel (in partnership with Plymouth City Council) Location: Folkestone & surrounding areas Salary: From £840 per week when a child is placedIf you live in Folkestone or the surrounding areas, you could use your experience to make a life-changing difference as a Step Forward foster carer.Through this specialist programme, you will foster a young person in your own home in Folkestone, supporting a child who has been placed through Plymouth City Council’s Step Forward fostering programme.To foster in the UK, you must meet all of the following requirements: Be 21 years of age or overHave a spare, dedicated bedroom in your homeHave 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 If you do not meet all of the above criteria, please do not apply, as your application will not be progressed Is it time to use your skills differently?Whether you’ve worked as a prison officer, in secure units, or in offender rehabilitation, your experience in managing challenging behaviour and promoting positive change could transform a child’s future. Right now, there’s an urgent need for foster carers in Folkestone and the surrounding areas, especially for young people transitioning out of residential care. Through our Step Forward programme, you can provide the safety, consistency, and emotional support these children need to heal, grow and thrive. This role is about more than providing a roof over a child’s head, it’s about offering them the stability, love, and security they need to rebuild their lives. It’s a full-circle role that blends professional care with personal commitment, right in your own home. Why Consider Step Forward Fostering? This specialist role is designed for experienced professionals who are ready to make a deeper impact. You’ll work as part of a close-knit, fully supported team, helping a young person move forward from trauma into stability and trust. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to change lives, including your own. What You’ll Receive as a Step Forward Foster Carer: ✅ From £840 p/week (when a child is placed) ✅ Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and celebrations ✅ 100% Council Tax exemption (eligibility criteria applies) ✅ Up to 28-nights of paid respite p/year ✅ Bespoke training in trauma-informed and therapeutic care ✅ 24/7 out-of-hours support and a dedicated social work team ✅ Access to Mockingbird Fostering Model and The Fostering Network Could this be you? We’re looking for people who are: • Based in Folkestone or surrounding areas • Ready to offer full-time care and a dedicated bedroom • Skilled in supporting children with emotional or behavioural needs • Emotionally resilient and reflective • Willing to become self-employed • Ideally with no children under 12 at home (though we’ll assess on a case-by-case basis) Is it time for a change? If you’re ready to apply your skills in a new and deeply rewarding way, then this is your opportunity.Apply now to speak with our team.

Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s Life Step Forward Foster Carer – Plymouth... Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s Life Step Forward Foster Carer – Plymouth & Surrounding Areas Employer: Sanctuary Personnel (in partnership with Plymouth City Council) Location: Plymouth & surrounding areas Salary: From £840 per week when a child is placed Employment Type: Full-time | Self-employed Sector: Social Care | Criminal Justice | Rehabilitation Is it time to use your skills differently? Whether you’ve worked as a prison officer, in secure units, or in offender rehabilitation, your experience in managing challenging behaviour and promoting positive change could transform a child’s future. Right now, there’s an urgent need for foster carers in Plymouth, especially for young people transitioning out of residential care. Through our Step Forward programme, you can provide the safety, consistency, and emotional support these children need to heal, grow and thrive. This role is about more than providing a roof over a child’s head, it’s about offering them the stability, love, and security they need to rebuild their lives. It’s a full-circle role that blends professional care with personal commitment, right in your own home. Why Consider Step Forward Fostering? This specialist role is designed for experienced professionals who are ready to make a deeper impact. You’ll work as part of a close-knit, fully supported team, helping a young person move forward from trauma into stability and trust. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to change lives, including your own. What You’ll Receive as a Step Forward Foster Carer: ✅ From £840 p/week (when a child is placed) ✅ Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and celebrations ✅ 100% Council Tax exemption (eligibility criteria applies) ✅ Up to 28-nights of paid respite p/year ✅ Bespoke training in trauma-informed and therapeutic care ✅ 24/7 out-of-hours support and a dedicated social work team ✅ Access to Mockingbird Fostering Model and The Fostering Network ✅ Be part of a local community, helping Plymouth’s children stay close to home Could this be you? We’re looking for people who are: • Based in Plymouth or surrounding areas • Ready to offer full-time care and a dedicated bedroom • Skilled in supporting children with emotional or behavioural needs • Emotionally resilient and reflective • Willing to become self-employed • Ideally with no children under 12 at home (though we’ll assess on a case-by-case basis) Is it time for a change? If you’re ready to apply your skills in a new and deeply rewarding way, then this is your opportunity.Apply now to speak with our team and take your first step toward becoming a Step Forward Foster Carer in Plymouth.

Could this be your most rewarding role yet?Become a Lleol (local) Foster Carer with Flintshire Count... Could this be your most rewarding role yet?Become a Lleol (local) Foster Carer with Flintshire County CouncilAnnual Fee: £50,000 + up to £13,453.96 in Weekly Allowances Plus, additional payments for holidays, birthdays & ChristmasYou’ve built a career supporting others…But have you ever thought about doing it from your own home – and truly changing a life forever?We’re looking for people with passion, patience, and experience to take the next step – not just into another job, but into a whole new way of making a difference.This is fostering – but not as you know it. This is Lleol Fostering.Lleol means local in Welsh and with fostering – maintaining locality is hugely important. There are children and young people in and around the Flintshire area who need something more than just a traditional fostering placement. They need time, patience, expertise — and above all — someone who will believe in them and fight their corner.We are looking for extraordinary people to join us as Lleol Foster Carers – including those who have worked as Prison Officers, bringing resilience, empathy, and a deep understanding of how structure, trust, and boundaries can transform lives. If you’ve supported people through challenging behaviours or emotional distress, you could make an incredible difference in a child’s life by offering them a safe, stable, and caring home.What makes Lleol Foster Carers different?This is a specialist fostering role — supporting young people who are leaving high-support settings like residential care and helping them to transition to family life as smoothly as possible.We take a therapeutic approach to professional parenting, giving you every opportunity to develop your skills through full training, exceptional support, and a team walking alongside you every step of the way.What You’ll Receive as a Lleol Foster Carer: £50,000 Annual Fee recognising your dedicated time, skill & commitmentUp to £258.79 Weekly Fostering Allowance (over £13,453 annually)Additional Allowances for Birthdays, Holidays & ChristmasAccess to a linked Lleol Support Foster Carer – for practical help and respite50% discount on your Council Tax paymentsTherapeutic Training & QualificationsMembership to The Fostering NetworkAccess to the Mockingbird Support ModelBlue Light Card membership – access to more than 15,000 discounts nationwideReward & Recognition via the CareFriends AppRegular Wellbeing events & Peer Support groups Could You Be a Lleol Foster Carer?We’re looking for individuals or couples who: Have professional or personal experience in supporting children & young peopleCan provide a nurturing, therapeutic home environmentHave at least one spare bedroom that can be dedicated to fosteringHold a full driving licenceAre able to offer their full-time commitment to this roleCan work as part of a professional team, attend meetings, and engage in trainingAre resilient, reflective, and ready to parent in a new and guided wayAre open to registering as self-employed Ideally, you won’t have other children under 16 living in your home (though exceptions may apply dependent on individual fostering experience).This Could Be the Career Change You Never Knew You Were Ready For.If you’ve worked as a: Prison Officer or Youth Justice OfficerSecure Unit or Detention Centre StaffProbation Officer or Custody Support WorkerRehabilitation or Resettlement Officer …then your experience in managing risk, de-escalating behaviours, and guiding vulnerable individuals could make you an outstanding foster carer.Interested in finding out more about becoming a Lleol Foster Carer in Flintshire? This is a unique opportunity to do what you do best — but in a role where you can give children what no setting ever can: family, belonging, and the stability of a loving home.