Become a Step Forward Foster Carer – A Life-Changing Opportunity for Pastoral Officers Foster with TACT Fostering and Bury Council Are you a Pastoral Officer who supports students through their most vulnerable and challenging moments? You already have the emotional intelligence, safeguarding knowledge, and relationship-building skills to make a life-changing difference in a young person’s life. We are looking for compassionate, supportive individuals like you to become Step Forward Foster Carers — providing a stable, nurturing home to a young person transitioning out of residential care. This is your opportunity to take your school-based experience and create lasting impact in a family environment. What is Step Forward Fostering? Step Forward Fostering is a pioneering project that supports young people who have faced trauma, instability, and loss, helping them move from residential care into a safe and loving home. These young people don’t just need a bed — they need someone like you: a consistent adult who understands behaviour, builds trust, and supports emotional wellbeing. As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you’ll be part of a professional support network. You’ll never be alone on this journey. What You’ll Receive: We understand the responsibility that comes with fostering a young person with complex needs — and we’ll support you every step of the way, both pract...