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Transitions Foster Carer – Family Support Worker
Job Title: Specialist Foster Carer (Ideal for Family Support Workers)
Location: Rossendale
Salary: £50,000 annual support package + additional allowances (see below)
Contract Type: Full-time (Flexible, home-based)
Sector: Children & Families / Social Care / Wellbeing / Family Support
Are you a Family Support Worker ready to take your experience to the next level?
You already help families navigate challenges, build stability, and create nurturing environments — now you can apply those same skills where they’re needed most: by offering a safe, supportive home to a young person preparing for their next chapter.
Foster Wales Flintshire is looking for compassionate, resilient individuals near Haslingden and Rossendale to become foster carers for children who are already doing well in their communities but need stability and consistent care to continue thriving.
Your experience in supporting families and young people makes you ideally placed to make a lasting, life-changing difference.
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-based setting. These young people may have faced challenges in the past but are now ready to continue building positive relationships and independence.
You’ll welcome a young person into your home, supporting them full-time as part of your family — with comprehensive training, ongoing supervision, and wraparound support provided every step of the way.
We’re Looking For Individuals or Couples Who:
- Have experience in family support, social care, or working with vulnerable young people
- 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 personal development
- Ideally don’t have children under 16 living at home (but each case is considered individually)
What You’ll Receive
Financial Support:
- £50,000 annual support package
- Weekly fostering allowance up to £258.79 (approx. £13,453 per year)
- Additional allowances (up to £1,035) 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 we prioritise children, not profit. Every decision and every penny goes directly toward supporting children and carers.
As a Family Support Worker, you already understand the power of stability, empathy, and consistency in helping young people thrive. With our dedicated training and 24/7 support, you can take that passion into your own home — transforming a child’s life and your own.
Apply Now
You’ve already made a difference in families’ lives — now help a young person find the security 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.
