Transitions Foster Carer - Childcare Practitioner, North West

Could this be your most rewarding role yet?

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Could this be your most rewarding role yet?

Job Title:Specialist Foster Carer (Ideal for Childcare Practitioners)
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 / Early Years / Care / Wellbeing
Are you a Childcare Practitioner ready to take your skills to the next level?

You already support young people with their development, routines, and emotional wellbeing. Now, you can apply those skills where they're needed most-by offering a safe, nurturing home to a child who just needs the right environment to thrive.

Foster Wales Flintshire is looking for committed individuals nearHaslingden and Rossendaleto become foster carers for children who are already doing well in their communities-but need stability to continue their journey.

If you've worked innurseries, schools, early years settings, after-school clubs, or similar roles, your experience could make a lasting impact.
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-withongoing training and supportprovided every step of the way.
We're Looking For Individuals or Couples Who:

• Have experience inchildcare, early years, or youth support
• Can offer a full-time, stable and nurturing home environment
• Have aspare bedroom
• Hold afull 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

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

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 childcare practitioner, you already bring empathy, structure, and resilience. With our support, you can transform a child's life-and your own.
Apply Now

You've already shaped young lives. 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.