Become a Step Forward Foster Carer - A Life-Changing Opportunity for CBT Therapists Foster with TACT Fostering and Bury Council Please note: This role requires you to be self-Employed Are you a CBT Therapist who helps individuals challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, build resilience, and move toward a more hopeful future? You already have the insight, compassion, and emotional intelligence needed to make a life-changing difference in a young person's life. We are looking for calm, reflective 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 opportunity to use your therapeutic understanding in a new, meaningful way - by providing long-term care, trust, and emotional safety in a family setting. What is Step Forward Fostering? Step Forward Fostering is a pioneering programme that supports young people who've experienced trauma, instability, and loss, helping them transition from residential care into a nurturing home environment. These young people need more than just shelter - they need someone like you: a consistent, caring adult who understands emotional dysregulation, trauma responses, and how to build trust over time. As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you'll be part of a multi-agency team that values your therapeutic awareness. You'll never be alone on this journey. What You'll Receive: We know that supporting a young person with complex emotional needs is no small commitment. That's why we provide full support - practical, emotional, and financial - from day one. Specialist Support: * Your own Senior Practitioner offering regular supervision and guidance * A Family Wellbeing Worker to support both you and the young person in your care * A Hub Carer providing up to 28 days of planned short breaks every year * 24/7 Out-of-Hours Support * Peer support through a network of other Step Forward Carers * Ongoing training in trauma-informed care and neurodevelopmental needs * Access to therapeutic and psychological support Financial Package: We provide generous financial support to ensure you can focus fully on creating a safe, stable, and therapeutic home environment. * £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 CBT Therapists who are: * Passionate about mental health and emotional wellbeing * Skilled in managing trauma, anxiety, low mood, and behavioural challenges * Calm, resilient, and able to create structure and emotional safety * Ready to bring their therapeutic insight into a family-based 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!