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Transitions Foster Carer – Nanny / Childminder
Job Title: Specialist Foster Carer (Ideal for Nannies & Childminders)
Location: Rossendale
Salary: ÂŁ50,000 annual support package + additional allowances (see below)
Contract Type: Full-time (Flexible, home-based)
Sector: Children & Families / Childcare / Care / Wellbeing
Are you a Nanny or Childminder ready to take your experience in childcare to a life-changing new level?
You already provide nurturing care, guidance, and support for children’s development every day — now you can offer a stable, safe home for a young person transitioning from residential care or high-support settings.
Foster Wales Flintshire is looking for compassionate, dedicated individuals near Haslingden and Rossendale to become foster carers for children and young people who are already settled in their communities but need stability, guidance, and care to continue thriving.
Your childcare experience makes you ideally placed to make a lasting impact on a young person’s life.
About the Role
This role focuses on supporting young people aged 11–18 as they move from residential care or other high-support environments into a family setting. These young people may have faced challenges in the past but are ready to grow, learn, and thrive with consistency and care.
You’ll welcome a child or young person into your home, supporting them full-time as part of your family — with training, supervision, and professional guidance provided every step of the way.
We’re Looking For Individuals or Couples Who:
- Have experience as a nanny, childminder, or in early years / childcare settings
- Can offer a full-time, stable, and nurturing home environment
- Have a spare bedroom
- Hold a full UK driving licence
- Are open to training, teamwork, and ongoing professional development
- Ideally don’t have children under 16 living at home (but each case is considered individually)
What You’ll Receive
Financial Support:
- ÂŁ50,000 annual support package
- Weekly fostering allowance up to ÂŁ258.79 (approx. ÂŁ13,453 per year)
- Additional allowances (up to ÂŁ1,035) for birthdays, holidays and Christmas
Support & Development:
- Personal support from a Foster Wales Flintshire team member
- Access to a dedicated “buddy” carer for hands-on help
- Specialist training (including child development and trauma-informed care)
- Peer support and well-being groups
Other Benefits:
- 50% discount on Council Tax
- Blue Light Card for discounts nationwide
- Membership to The Fostering Network
- Access to the Mockingbird family model (where available)
- Recognition through the CareFriends rewards app
Why Foster with Foster Wales Flintshire?
We’re not a private agency — we’re your local authority fostering team. That means every decision and every penny goes directly to supporting children and carers.
As a Nanny or Childminder, you already bring nurturing care, structure, and resilience. With our training and wraparound support, you can transform a young person’s life — and your own.
Apply Now
You’ve already dedicated your career to supporting children — now help a young person find the security, stability, and belonging they deserve.
If you live near Haslingden or Rossendale and want to explore becoming a Transitions Foster Carer, we’d love to hear from you.
