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Become a Step Forward Foster Carer – A Life-Changing Opportunity for Paramedics
Foster with TACT Fostering and Bury Council
Are you a Paramedic who thrives under pressure, leads with compassion, and supports people through their most vulnerable moments? You already have the calmness, resilience, and emotional intelligence needed to make a profound difference in a young person’s life.
We are looking for dedicated professionals like you to become Step Forward Foster Carers — offering a stable, nurturing home to a young person transitioning from residential care. This is your chance to use your crisis management and care experience in a more personal, long-term way.
This could be your most rewarding role yet — offering not just care, but a sense of belonging and hope for the future.
What is Step Forward Fostering?
Step Forward Fostering is a groundbreaking project that supports young people who have experienced trauma, instability, and loss, helping them move from residential care into a safe and supportive home.
These young people aren’t just looking for shelter — they need someone like you: a calm, caring adult who can offer stability, emotional safety, and a trusted relationship built over time.
As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you’ll be supported by an experienced professional team. You’ll never be alone on this journey.
What You’ll Receive:
We know caring for a young person with complex needs requires more than goodwill — it requires comprehensive support.
Specialist Support:
- Your own Senior Practitioner offering regular supervision and guidance
- A Family Wellbeing Worker to support both you and your foster child
- A Hub Carer providing up to 28 days of planned short breaks per year
- 24/7 Out-of-Hours Support, ensuring you’re never alone
- Peer support from a network of other Step Forward Carers
- Ongoing training in trauma-informed care and neurodevelopmental needs
- Access to therapeutic and psychological support
Financial Package:
We offer generous allowances so you can focus fully on providing consistent care.
- £1,052 per week while you have a child placed with you (around £54,704 per year)
- £408 per week retainer between placements (up to £21,216 annually)
- Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and cultural celebrations
- Tax exemptions specifically for foster carers
Is This You?
We are looking for Paramedics who are:
- Passionate about supporting vulnerable people beyond the front line
- Skilled at remaining calm under pressure and building trust quickly
- Resilient, empathetic, and emotionally grounded
- Ready to bring their crisis care experience into a stable home setting
Take the next step in your career and become a Step Forward Foster Carer. Your experience as a Paramedic could be the foundation for a truly life-changing role.
