Overview
Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer - Bedford and Surrounding Areas
Location: Bedford and surrounding areas
Salary: £62,000 per year (plus additional allowances)
Employment Type: Full-time | Self-employed
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, independence, and resilience. This role is not about providing a bed; it is about offering safety, consistency, and the belief that life can get better. You will welcome a young person into your home and provide full-time care, supported by a dedicated local team.
What You Will Receive
* £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
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for individuals or couples who:
* Live in Bedford or the surrounding area
* Can offer a dedicated bedroom for fostering a young person
* Have experience supporting children with safeguarding, child protection, or welfare needs
* 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 This You?
This is your opportunity to use your safeguarding 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.
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