Join to apply for the Foster Carer - Counsellor role at Harmonia Careers
3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Join to apply for the Foster Carer - Counsellor role at Harmonia Careers
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
Become a Step Forward Foster Carer A Life-Changing Opportunity for Counsellors
Foster with TACT Fostering and Bury Council
Are you a Counsellor who supports people through their most vulnerable moments with empathy, active listening, and emotional insight? You already have the compassion, patience, and resilience needed to make a profound difference in a young person s life.
We are looking for emotionally attuned, reflective individuals like you to become Step Forward Foster Carers offering a safe, stable home to a young person transitioning from residential care. This is a unique opportunity to bring your therapeutic skills into a family-based setting, where your support can change a life.
What is Step Forward Fostering?
Step Forward Fostering is a pioneering project that helps young people who ve experienced trauma, instability, and loss transition from residential care into a secure and nurturing home.
These young people don t just need a place to stay they need someone like you: a trusted adult who understands trauma, emotional regulation, and the importance of building a safe, consistent relationship.
As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you ll be part of a professional, trauma-informed team. You ll never be alone on this journey.
What You Ll Receive
We recognise that caring for a young person with complex needs is a big commitment which is why we provide you with ongoing professional, emotional, and financial support.
Specialist Support
Your own Senior Practitioner offering regular guidance and supervision
A Family Wellbeing Worker to support you and your foster child
A Hub Carer providing up to 28 days of planned short breaks each year
24/7 Out-of-Hours Support
Peer support from other Step Forward Carers
Ongoing training in trauma-informed care and neurodevelopmental needs
Access to therapeutic and psychological support
Financial Package
We provide generous allowances to ensure you can focus on providing care and consistency.
£1,052 per week while you have a child 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 specifically designed for foster carers
Is This You?
We Are Looking For Counsellors Who Are
Passionate about supporting emotional healing and personal growth
Skilled in trauma-informed listening and relationship-building
Calm, resilient, and committed to providing a stable home
Ready to bring their therapeutic approach into a nurturing family environment
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
Job function Job function Other
Industries Information Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Harmonia Careers by 2x
Get notified about new Counselor jobs in Bury, England, United Kingdom .
Manchester, England, United Kingdom 4 hours ago
Whitefield, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Warrington, England, United Kingdom 16 hours ago
Accrington, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Manchester, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Manchester, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Child or Adult Associate Therapist/Counsellor (Multiple locations) Manchester, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago
Foster Carer - Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) Warrington, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Warrington, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago
Senior Social Worker (AMHP) | Adult Social Care | Flyde Lancashire, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago
Darwen, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Therapist Direct Access - Longridge, Preston - Senior Social Worker | Fixed term, full time | Urgent Care and Short Term Support | Fylde and Wyre Lancashire, England, United Kingdom 15 hours ago
Volunteer Child & Young Person Counsellor/Therapist | Burning Nights CRPS Support Chinley, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Senior Social Worker | CMH Review Team MH Support | Preston, Lancashire | Lancashire, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago
Senior Social Worker | Full time | Ribble Valley OPPD community team | Clitheroe, Lancashire Lancashire, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Wigan, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Lancashire, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago
Manchester, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Oldham, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago
Oldham, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago
Chinley, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Senior Occupational Therapist | Full time, Permanent | Short Term Support Service | Skelmersdale - West Lancashire Lancashire, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago
St Helens, England, United Kingdom 4 months ago
St Helens, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Senior Occupational Therapist (Bank) - Circle Health Group Manchester, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
St Helens, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Prescot, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Manchester Area, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Mental Health Social Worker | Mental Health Team | Preston | Lancashire, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago
Widnes, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago
Widnes, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Manchester, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr