Transitions Foster Carer - Early Years Professionals, Rawtenstall

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Transitions Foster Carer - Early Years Professionals

Job Title:Specialist Foster Carer (Ideal for Early Years Professionals)
Location:Rossendale
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 anEarly Years Professionalready to take your skills beyond the classroom or nursery setting?
You already understand how to nurture, guide, and support children as they develop. Now, you can use those same skills to make a life-changing difference - by providing a stable, caring home for a young person who just needs the right environment to thrive.

Foster Wales Flintshire is looking for compassionate, committed individuals nearHaslingden and Rossendaleto become foster carers for children who are already doing well in their communities but need consistency and support to continue their journey.
Your experience in early education, child development, or family support could make an incredible difference.

About the Role

This role focuses on helping young people transition from residential care or other high-support environments into a nurturing family home. These young people may have faced difficulties in the past but are now ready to flourish with the right guidance and care.

You'll welcome a child or young person into your home and support them full-time as part of your own family - with ongoing professional training, supervision, and wraparound support every step of the way.

We're Looking For Individuals or Couples Who:

• Have experience in early years, childcare, 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

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 anEarly Years Professional, you already bring patience, empathy, and an understanding of children's development. With our comprehensive support and guidance, you can help a young person build confidence, stability, and a brighter future - while finding new purpose in your own career.

Apply Now

You've already supported children through their early development - now help a young person find belonging and stability.

If you live nearHaslingden or Rossendaleand want to explore becoming aTransitions Foster Carer, we'd love to hear from you.