Teachers - TACT, Bury
Become a Step Forward Foster Carer A Life-Changing Opportunity for Teachers
Foster with TACT Fostering and Bury Council
Are you a teacher or educator who s passionate about helping young people thrive? You already have the dedication, patience, and understanding needed to make a profound difference in a young person s life.
We are looking for inspiring, compassionate individuals like you to become Step Forward Foster Carers offering a safe, supportive home to a young person moving from residential care. This is a unique opportunity to take the skills you ve developed in the classroom and make an even more personal impact.
This could be your most rewarding role yet offering not just education, but hope, stability, and a brighter future.
What is Step Forward Fostering?
Step Forward Fostering is a pioneering project that helps young people who have faced trauma, loss, and instability to transition from residential care into a family environment.
These young people aren t just looking for a place to stay they need someone like you: a caring adult who understands their challenges, offers guidance, and provides the stability they ve often missed.
As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you ll be part of a supportive team, working alongside professionals who are there to help you every step of the way. You ll never be alone on this journey.
What You ll Receive:
We understand that caring for a young person with complex needs is a significant commitment. That s why we provide comprehensive support both emotionally and financially.
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 every year
* 24/7 Out-of-Hours Support, ensuring help is always at hand
* Access to a peer network of other Step Forward Carers
* Ongoing training in trauma-informed care and understanding neurodevelopmental needs
* Therapeutic and psychological support to build on your existing skills
Financial Package:
We know that fostering a young person with complex needs requires commitment, and we support you to focus fully on providing stability and care.
* £1,052 per week while you have a child placed with you (around £54,704 a year)
* £408 per week retainer between placements (up to £21,216 a year)
* Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and cultural celebrations
* Tax exemptions specifically designed for foster carers
Is This You?
We are looking for teachers who are:
* Passionate about making a difference beyond the classroom
* Skilled in building positive, trusting relationships with young people
* Resilient, empathetic, and committed to providing stability
* Ready to transfer their professional skills to a family-based setting
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
Please note: Ideally, applicants should not have children under 16 living at home, but we consider each family situation individually.
To Be Eligible, You ll Need:
* Experience working with children, young people, or families
* Full-time availability and a spare bedroom
* A willingness to complete our professional training
* The right to work in the UK
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