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Become a Step Forward Foster Carer – A Life-Changing Opportunity for Counsellors
About
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
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