Overview
Foster Carer - Mental Health Nurse role (Lleol Foster Carer) in Flintshire area. This is a specialist fostering role supporting young people transitioning from high-support settings to family life, with a therapeutic approach to professional parenting. The role focuses on local fostering with an emphasis on stability, belonging, and a nurturing home.
Salary and benefits reflect an annual fee and allowances designed to recognise time, skill and commitment, with additional payments for holidays, birthdays and Christmas, plus discounts and professional development opportunities.
What You’ll Receive As a Lleol Foster Carer
* £50,000 Annual Fee recognising your dedicated time, skill & commitment
* Up to £258.79 Weekly Fostering Allowance (over £13,453 annually)
* Additional Allowances for Birthdays, Holidays & Christmas
* Access to a linked Lleol Support Foster Carer for practical help and respite
* 50% discount on your Council Tax payments
* Therapeutic Training & Qualifications
* Membership to The Fostering Network
* Access to the Mockingbird Support Model
* Blue Light Card membership access to more than 15,000 discounts nationwide
* Reward & Recognition via the CareFriends App
* Regular Wellbeing events & Peer Support groups
Responsibilities and Role Details
This is a specialist fostering role supporting young people who are leaving high-support settings and helping them transition to family life as smoothly as possible. You will work with a therapeutic approach to professional parenting, with opportunities to develop skills through training and ongoing support.
Who We’re Looking For
* Have professional or personal experience in supporting children & young people
* Can provide a nurturing, therapeutic home environment
* Have at least one spare bedroom that can be dedicated to fostering
* Hold a full driving licence
* Are able to offer their full-time commitment to this role
* Can work as part of a professional team, attend meetings, and engage in training
* Are resilient, reflective, and ready to parent in a new and guided way
* Are open to registering as self-employed
Ideally, you won’t have other children under 16 living in your home (exceptions may apply based on fostering experience).
Experience Helpful for This Role
* Mental Health Nurse
* Community Psychiatric Nurse
* CAMHS Practitioner
* Crisis Support Worker
Interested in finding out more about becoming a Lleol Foster Carer in Flintshire? This is a unique opportunity to provide children with family, belonging, and the stability of a loving home.
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