Foster Carer - Safeguarding Officer

Become a Step Forward Foster Carer A Life-Changing Opportunity for Safeguarding Officers

Foster with TACT Fostering and Bury Council

Please note:
This role requires you to be self-Employed

Are you a Safeguarding Officer who works every day to protect vulnerable children and young people from harm? You already have the vigilance, empathy, and professional insight needed to make a life-changing difference in a young person s life.

We are looking for committed, compassionate individuals like you to become Step Forward Foster Carers offering a safe, supportive home to a young person transitioning out of residential care. This is your chance to use your safeguarding expertise in the most personal and meaningful way by becoming the consistent adult a child can trust.

What is Step Forward Fostering?

Step Forward Fostering is a pioneering project supporting young people who have experienced trauma, instability, and loss, helping them move from residential care into a stable, caring family home.

These young people need more than a roof over their head they need someone like you: someone who recognises the signs, understands their history, and can provide the emotional safety and structure they ve never had.

As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you ll be fully supported by an expert multi-agency team. You ll never be alone on this journey.

What You ll Receive:

We understand the level of commitment needed to support a young person with complex needs and we ensure you have the emotional, practical, and financial support to succeed.

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 each year
• 24/7 Out-of-Hours Support
• Peer support through a network of other Step Forward Carers
• Ongoing training in trauma-informed care, attachment, and neurodevelopmental needs
• Access to therapeutic and psychological support

Financial Package:

We provide a generous package so you can focus on giving a young person the safety and support they deserve.

• £1,052 per week while you have a child placed with you (around £54,704 a year)
• £408 per week retainer between placements (up to £21,216 a year)
• Additional allowances for birthdays, holidays, and cultural celebrations
• Tax exemptions specifically designed for foster carers

Is This You?

We are looking for Safeguarding Officers who are:

• Passionate about protecting vulnerable children and helping them rebuild
• Experienced in identifying and responding to complex needs
• Emotionally resilient, empathetic, and calm under pressure
• Ready to take their professional safeguarding skills into a home setting

To Be Eligible, You ll Need:

• Full-time availability and a spare bedroom
• A willingness to complete our professional training
• The right to work in the UK

Take the next step in your career and become a Step Forward Foster Carer. Your experience as a Safeguarding Officer could be the foundation for a truly life-changing role.