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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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