Transitions Foster Carer - Healthcare Assistant & Support Worker

Role Overview

Foster Wales Flintshire is seeking a Specialist Foster Carer based within 20 miles of Haslingden and Rossendale, Lancashire. The role provides a full‑time home for young people leaving residential or high‑support care settings, enabling them to remain in their schools and community networks.

• Provide a stable, full‑time home environment for children and young people in care.
• Support children to reach their educational and personal development goals.
• Work closely with the dedicated social worker and other support professionals to deliver therapeutic and trauma‑informed care.
• Attend peer support groups, well‑being sessions and development opportunities.
• Maintain a safe and nurturing home, ensuring all health and safety standards are met.

• 21 years of age or older.
• Have a spare, dedicated bedroom in the home.
• Experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable adults – either professionally or personally.
• British citizen or hold Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Open to continuous learning and supportive therapeutic approaches.
• Current visa holders: EU Settled or Pre‑Settled, Graduate, Skilled Worker, Student, Health & Care Worker, Spouse, or any temporary visa are not eligible.

• £50,000 annual support package.
• Weekly fostering allowance (up to £258.79); approximate annual value £13,453.
• Additional allowances for birthdays, holidays and festive periods (up to £1,035 per year).
• Dedicated social worker support and regular check‑ins.
• Specialist training in therapeutic and trauma‑informed care.
• Access to peer support groups, wellbeing sessions and further development opportunities.

• Blue Light Card for national discounts.
• 50% council tax discount.
• Membership to The Fostering Network.
• Access to the Mockingbird model (where available).
• Recognition and rewards via the Care Friends app.

If you live near Haslingden or Rossendale and want to explore this life‑changing opportunity, we encourage you to apply. This is a full‑time, flexible, home‑based role that offers generous support and ongoing professional development.