Could this be your most rewarding role yet? Become a Lleol (local) Foster Carer with Flintshire County Council Annual Fee: £50,000 up to £13,453.96 in Weekly Allowances Plus, additional payments for holidays, birthdays & Christmas You’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 Police Officers, using their judgement, empathy, and communication skills to safeguard vulnerable people and de-escalate high-pressure situations. If you've protected children and families, worked in community policing, or supported individuals through trauma and instability, you could make an incredible difference in a young person's life by offering them safety, stability, and care at 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 & commitment Up to £258.79 Weekly Fostering Allowance (over £13,453 annually) Additional Allowances for Birthdays, Holidays & Christmas Access to a linked Lleol Support Foster Carer – for practical help and respite 50% discount on your Council Tax payments Therapeutic Training & Qualifications Membership to The Fostering Network Access to the Mockingbird Support Model Blue Light Card membership – access to more than 15,000 discounts nationwide Reward & Recognition via the CareFriends App Regular 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 people Can provide a nurturing, therapeutic home environment Have at least one spare bedroom that can be dedicated to fostering Hold a full driving licence Are able to offer their full-time commitment to this role Can work as part of a professional team, attend meetings, and engage in training Are resilient, reflective, and ready to parent in a new and guided way Are 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: Police Officer Community Support Officer (PCSO) Child Protection Officer Youth Engagement or Safeguarding Lead …then your experience supporting and protecting 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