Become a Step Forward Foster Carer - A Life-Changing Opportunity for Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs)
Foster with TACT Fostering and Bury Council
Please note: This role requires you to be self-Employed
Are you a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) with a passion for helping individuals navigate emotional challenges with empathy and structure? You already have the therapeutic mindset, resilience, and relationship-building skills needed to make a life-changing difference in a young person's life.
We are looking for compassionate, emotionally intelligent individuals like you to become Step Forward Foster Carers - offering a safe, supportive home to a young person transitioning from residential care. This is your opportunity to bring your skills beyond session-based work and into a family environment where consistency, care, and connection truly transform lives.
What is Step Forward Fostering?
Step Forward Fostering is a pioneering project that supports young people who've experienced trauma, loss, and instability, helping them transition from residential care into a secure family setting.
These young people need more than shelter - they need someone like you: a calm, consistent adult who understands emotional regulation, mental health support, and how to create trust over time.
As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you'll be part of a therapeutic, multi-agency support team. You'll never be alone on this journey.
What You'll Receive:
Supporting a young person with complex emotional needs is no small task - which is why we provide comprehensive emotional and financial support.
Specialist Support:
* Your own Senior Practitioner offering regular guidance and supervision
* A Family Wellbeing Worker to support both you and your foster child
* A Hub Carer providing up to 28 days of planned short breaks every year
* A network of other Step Forward Carers for peer connection and shared learning
* Ongoing training in trauma-informed care and understanding neurodevelopmental needs
* Access to therapeutic and psychological support aligned with your professional approach
We provide a generous financial package so you can focus entirely on building a safe, stable home.
* £1,052 per week while a child is placed with you (around £54,704 per year)
* £408 per week retainer between placements (up to £21,216 per year)
* Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and cultural celebrations
* Tax exemptions specifically designed for foster carers
Is This You?
We are looking for PWPs who are:
* Passionate about mental health and emotional wellbeing
* Skilled in supporting vulnerable individuals through evidence-based care
* Calm, reflective, and resilient in the face of emotional challenges
* Ready to transfer their therapeutic knowledge to a home-based setting
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
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
Take the next step in your career and become a Step Forward Foster Carer. Your experience as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) could be the foundation for a truly life-changing role.
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