Foster Carer Sanctuary Personal

Salary From £840 per week when a child is placed

Employer: Sanctuary Personnel
Location: Basingstoke
Salary: From £840 per week when a child is placed

We are looking for people living in Basingstoke who can become Step Forward foster carers
, providing a stable home for young peopletransition from residential care into a supportive family environment.

This means you remain living in your own home in Basingstoke
, while providing care for a young person. Full training, guidance, and ongoing support will be provided.

• Be 21 years of age or over
• Have a spare, dedicated bedroom in your home
• Have experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable adults (professionally or personally)
• Be a British citizen or hold Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK

Whether you’ve worked in residential care, education, health, youth work or social care, your experience could change a child’s life in ways you never imagined. Right now, there’s an urgent need for foster carers in Basingstoke and the surrounding areas, especially for young people transitioning out of residential care. This role is about more than providing a roof over a child’s head, it’s about offering them the stability, love, and security they need to rebuild their lives.

It’s a full-circle role that blends professional care with personal commitment, right in your own home.

This specialist role is designed for experienced professionals who are ready to make a deeper impact. You’ll work as part of a close-knit, fully supported team, helping a young person move forward from trauma into stability and trust.

• From £840 p/week (when a child is placed)
• Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and celebrations
• 100% Council Tax exemption (eligibility criteria applies)
• Up to 28-nights of paid respite p/year
• Bespoke training in trauma-informed and therapeutic care
• 24/7 out-of-hours support and a dedicated social work team
• Access to Mockingbird Fostering Model and The Fostering Network

• Based in Basingstoke or surrounding areas
• Ready to offer full-time care and a dedicated bedroom
• Skilled in supporting children with emotional or behavioural needs
• Emotionally resilient and reflective
• Willing to become self-employed
• Ideally with no children under 12 at home (though we’ll assess on a case-by-case basis)

If you’re ready to apply your skills in a new and deeply rewarding way, then this is your opportunity.

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