Become a Step Forward Foster Carer - A Life-Changing Opportunity for Care Home Managers Foster with TACT Fostering and Bury Council Are you a Care Home Manager who has dedicated your career to supporting others through compassion, structure, and stability? You already have the leadership, empathy, and resilience needed to make a lasting impact in a young person's life. We are looking for experienced, nurturing professionals like you to become Step Forward Foster Carers - offering a safe, consistent home to a young person transitioning from residential care. This is your opportunity to use the skills you've developed managing care settings and create a future full of hope for a young person who needs you most. What is Step Forward Fostering? Step Forward Fostering is a pioneering project that supports young people who have faced trauma, instability, and loss by helping them move from residential care into a safe, family-based home. These young people aren't just looking for shelter - they need someone like you: a steady, supportive adult who understands complex needs, provides structure, and can build trust over time. As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you'll be supported by a professional team every step of the way. You'll never be alone on this journey. What You'll Receive: We understand the responsibility that comes with supporting a young person with complex needs. That's why we offer a full package of emotional, practical, and financial support. Specialist Support: * Your own Senior Practitioner offering regular supervision and guidance * A Family Wellbeing Worker to support you and the child in your care * 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 trauma-informed training and neurodevelopmental learning * Access to therapeutic and psychological support Financial Package: We recognise the time and dedication it takes to foster and offer a generous package so you can focus on providing the best care possible. * £1,052 per week while a young person is placed with you (around £54,704 per year) * £408 per week retainer between placements (up to £21,216 annually) * Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and cultural celebrations * Access to tax exemptions designed for foster carers Is This You? We are looking for Care Home Managers who are: * Looking to make a more personal impact in a young person's life * Skilled in leading care teams, safeguarding, and person-centred support * Emotionally resilient and committed to providing consistent, long-term care * Ready to bring their professional experience into a nurturing home environment To Be Eligible, You'll Need: * Experience working in or managing care homes or supported living settings * 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 Registered Manager could be the foundation for a truly life-changing role.