Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child's Life
Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer - Peterborough
Location:
Peterborough Salary:
£62,000 per year (plus additional allowances) Is it Time to Use Your Skills Differently? Every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and part of a family. Right now, a young person in
Peterborough
is living in residential care and needs someone who can help them take the next step into a stable, nurturing home where they can heal and thrive.This is part of a specialist therapeutic fostering programme managed by
Bedford Borough, supporting children and young people in the cohort who need a safe family environment.If you have experience supporting children and families or vulnerable adults through challenges, safeguarding concerns, or complex situations-you already have the skills to change a child's future.This role is not about simply providing a bed. It is about offering consistency, empathy, and the belief that life can get better.
Why Choose Specialist Therapeutic Fostering? This specialist route is for people who want to make a profound difference. You will work as part of a trauma-informed team, helping children transition out of residential care into a safe family environment where they can build trust and independence. This role offers you the chance to transform a child's life while experiencing something life-changing yourself.
What You Will Receive as a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer £62,000 per year plus £1,000 additional allowances for holidays and birthdays Up to 28 days respite each year Specialist trauma-informed training and ongoing professional development Clinical supervision and 24/7 out-of-hours support Peer support networks, including access to the Mockingbird Constellation model Membership of The Fostering Network Be part of a local fostering team that knows and values its carers
Could This Be You? We are looking for individuals or couples who: Live in Peterborough or the surrounding area Can offer a dedicated bedroom for fostering a young person Have experience supporting children with emotional or behavioural needs ( your childcare background as a childminder or nanny is highly relevant here ) Are resilient, nurturing, and open to learning Can provide full-time care (at least one person at home if applying as a couple) Ideally, you will have no children under 12 living at home. Exceptions may apply depending on the child's needs. Please note - fostering requires you to register as self-employed. You will be responsible for managing your own tax affairs and maintaining the necessary records related to the role.
Is it Time for a Change? This is your opportunity to use your
childcare skills
in a way that truly matters. You will make a difference to a child, to your community, and to yourself. Apply now to speak with our team and take the first step toward becoming a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer for Bedford Borough.