Overview
Could this be your most rewarding role yet?
Become a Lleol (local) Foster Carer with Flintshire County Council
Annual Fee: £50,000 + up to £13,453.96 in Weekly Allowances. Plus, additional payments for holidays, birthdays & Christmas.
What You'll Receive as a Lleol Foster Carer
* £50,000 Annual Fee recognising your dedicated time, skill & commitment
* Up to £258.79 Weekly Fostering Allowance (over £13,453 annually)
* Additional Allowances for Birthdays, Holidays & Christmas
* Access to a linked Lleol Support Foster Carer - for practical help and respite
* 50% discount on your Council Tax payments
* Therapeutic Training & Qualifications
* Membership to The Fostering Network
* Access to the Mockingbird Support Model
* Blue Light Card membership - access to more than 15,000 discounts nationwide
* Reward & Recognition via the CareFriends App
* Regular Wellbeing events & Peer Support groups
Who We're Looking For
* Have professional or personal experience in supporting children & young people
* Can provide a nurturing, therapeutic home environment
* Have at least one spare bedroom that can be dedicated to fostering
* Hold a full driving licence
* Are able to offer their full-time commitment to this role
* Can work as part of a professional team, attend meetings, and engage in training
* Are resilient, reflective, and ready to parent in a new and guided way
* Are open to registering as self-employed
* Ideally, you won’t have other children under 16 living in your home (though exceptions may apply dependent on individual fostering experience)
Experience & Background
This Could Be the Career Change You Never Knew You Were Ready For.
If you've worked as a:
* Prison Officer or Youth Justice Officer
* Secure Unit or Detention Centre Staff
* Probation Officer or Custody Support Worker
* Rehabilitation or Resettlement Officer
…then your experience in managing risk, de-escalating behaviours, and guiding vulnerable individuals could make you an outstanding foster carer.
Interested in finding out more about becoming a Lleol Foster Carer in Flintshire?
This is a unique opportunity to do what you do best — but in a role where you can give children what no setting ever can: family, belonging, and the stability of a loving home
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