Foster Carer – Homelessness Prevention Officer
Become a Step Forward Foster Carer – A Life-Changing Opportunity for Homelessness Prevention Officers
Foster with TACT Fostering and Bury Council
Please Note: This role requires you to be Self Employed
Are you a Homelessness Prevention Officer who is passionate about making a positive impact on vulnerable individuals? You already have the resilience, dedication, and commitment needed to make a profound difference in a young person’s life.
We are looking for compassionate, strong-minded individuals like you to become Step Forward Foster Carers — offering a safe, nurturing home to a young person transitioning from residential care. This is a unique opportunity to take the skills you’ve developed in your role and make a lasting, personal impact. This could be your most rewarding role yet — offering not just care, but a future full of hope.
What is Step Forward Fostering?
Step Forward Fostering is a pioneering project that helps young people who have faced trauma, loss, and instability transition from residential care into a caring family environment.
These young people aren’t just looking for a place to stay — they need someone like you: a supportive adult who understands their needs, builds trust, and provides the consistency they’ve often lacked.
As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you’ll be part of a supportive team, working alongside professionals who are there to guide you every step of the way. You’ll never be alone on this journey.
What You’ll Receive:
* 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
* Access to a network of other Step Forward Carers for peer support
* Ongoing training in trauma-informed care and understanding neurodevelopmental needs
* Therapeutic and psychological support to build on your existing skills
Financial Package:
* We recognise the commitment it takes to support a young person with complex needs and offer a generous financial package to help you 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 Homelessness Prevention Officers who are:
* Passionate about making a difference beyond their current role
* Skilled in building positive, trusting relationships with individuals from challenging backgrounds
* Resilient, calm under pressure, 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 vulnerable individuals or young people
* 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 Homelessness Prevention Officer could be the foundation for a truly life-changing role.
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