Salary Annual Fee: £50,000 + up to £13,453.96 in Weekly Allowances
Could this be your most rewarding role yet?
Job Title: Specialist Foster Carer (Ideal for Residential Support Workers)
Location: Within 20 miles of Haslingden & Rossendale, Lancashire
Organisation: Foster Wales Flintshire
Salary: £50,000 annual support package + additional allowances (see below)
Contract Type: Full-time (Flexible, home-based)
Sector: Children & Families / Social Care / Wellbeing
About the Role
This role focuses on supporting young people moving from residential care or other high-support settings into a family environment. These children may have experienced challenges in the past, but they’re now settled in school and within their communities.
You would welcome a child or young person into your home, supporting them full-time as part of your own family life—with ongoing training and support provided every step of the way.
We’re Looking For Individuals or Couples Who:
* Have experience in residential childcare, social care, or youth support
* Can offer a full-time, stable and nurturing home environment
* Have a spare bedroom
* Hold a full UK driving licence
* Are open to training, teamwork, and ongoing personal development
* Ideally don’t have children under 16 living at home (but each case is considered individually)
What You’ll Receive
* £50,000 annual support package
* Weekly fostering allowance up to £258.79 (approx. £13,453 per year)
* Additional allowances (up to £1,035) for birthdays, holidays and Christmas
Support & Development
* Personal support from a Foster Wales Flintshire team member
* Access to a dedicated “buddy” carer for hands-on help
* Specialist training (including child development and trauma-informed care)
* Peer support and well-being groups
Other Benefits
* 50% discount on Council Tax
* Blue Light Card for discounts nationwide
* Membership to The Fostering Network
* Access to the Mockingbird family model (where available)
* Recognition through the CareFriends rewards app
Why Foster with Foster Wales Flintshire?
We’re not a private agency—we’re your local authority fostering team. That means we prioritise children, not profit. Every decision and every penny is used to support children and carers directly.
As a residential support worker, you already bring empathy, resilience, and practical care experience. With our support, you can transform a child’s life—and your own.
Apply Now
You’ve already cared for young people in residential settings. Now, help a young person find a place to belong.
If you live near Haslingden or Rossendale and want to explore becoming a foster carer, we’d love to hear from you.
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