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Become a Step Forward Foster Carer A Life-Changing Opportunity for Psychological Therapists
Foster with TACT Fostering and Bury Council
Are you a Psychological Therapist who works every day to support emotional healing, resilience, and recovery? You already have the insight, compassion, and therapeutic skill set needed to make a profound difference in a young person s life.
We re looking for reflective, emotionally intelligent professionals like you to become Step Forward Foster Carers offering a safe, stable home to a young person transitioning from residential care. This is your chance to apply your therapeutic understanding beyond the clinic, creating real, lasting impact in a family-based setting.
What is Step Forward Fostering?
Step Forward Fostering is a pioneering programme supporting young people who have experienced trauma, loss, and instability, helping them move from residential care into a nurturing home.
These young people aren t just looking for shelter they need someone like you: a consistent, supportive adult who understands trauma, emotional regulation, and the importance of secure relationships.
As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you ll work alongside a multi-agency team with therapeutic support built into the model. You ll never be alone on this journey.
What You Ll Receive
Caring for a young person with complex emotional needs requires structure, insight, and support which we provide every step of the way.
Specialist Support
Your own Senior Practitioner offering regular supervision and professional 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 per year
24/7 Out-of-Hours Support
Peer support from a network of other Step Forward Carers
Ongoing training in trauma-informed care, attachment theory, and neurodevelopment
Therapeutic and psychological support to complement your clinical expertise
Financial Package
We offer a generous financial package so you can focus fully on building a therapeutic, stable home environment.
£1,052 per week while a child 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
Tax exemptions designed specifically for foster carers
Is This You?
We Are Looking For Psychological Therapists Who Are
Passionate about supporting recovery and emotional development
Skilled in understanding and managing trauma, anxiety, attachment, and behavioural challenges
Calm, consistent, and emotionally resilient
Ready to bring their therapeutic values into a family-based care setting
To Be Eligible, You Ll Need
Full-time availability and a spare bedroom
A willingness to complete our professional training
The right to work in the UK
If this sounds like you, we d love to hear from you!
Seniority level Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Employment type Full-time
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