Transitions Foster Carer - Healthcare Assistant & Support Worker

Could this be your most rewarding role yet?Transitions Foster Carer – Healthcare Assistant & Support Worker

Job Title: Specialist Foster Carer (Ideal for Healthcare Assistants & Support Workers)Location: RossendaleSalary: £50,000 annual support package + additional allowances (see below)Contract Type: Full-time (Flexible, home-based)Sector: Children & Families / Care / Wellbeing / Health & Social Care

To foster in the UK, you must meet all of the following requirements:

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

We are unable to accept applications from individuals who hold:

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• EU Settled or Pre-Settled Status
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• Graduate visas
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• Skilled Worker visas
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• Student visas
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• Health & Care Worker visas
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• Spouse Visa
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• Any other temporary or time-limited visa
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Fostering requires permanent residency status in the UK.

If you do not meet all of the above criteria, please do not apply, as your application will not be progressed

Are you a Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker ready to make a profound difference in a young person’s life? You already provide care, support, and guidance to vulnerable individuals every day — now you can use those same skills to provide a stable, nurturing 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 and care to continue thriving. Your experience in health, social care, or support work gives you the skills to make a lasting, positive impact.

About the Role

This role focuses on supporting young people aged 11–18 moving from residential care or high-support settings into a family environment. These young people may have faced challenges in the past but are ready to grow, learn, and flourish with consistent support.

You’ll welcome a young person into your home, supporting them full-time as part of your family — with training, supervision, and professional support provided at every step.

We’re Looking For Individuals or Couples Who:

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• Have experience in healthcare, support work, or working with vulnerable young people
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• Can offer a full-time, stable and nurturing home environment
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• Have a spare bedroom
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• Hold a full UK driving licence
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• Are open to training, teamwork, and ongoing professional development
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• Ideally don’t have children under 16 living at home (but each case is considered individually)
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What You’ll Receive

Financial Support:

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• £50,000 annual support package
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• Weekly fostering allowance up to £258.79 (approx. £13,453 per year)
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• Additional allowances (up to £1,035) for birthdays, holidays and Christmas
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Support & Development:

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• Personal support from a Foster Wales Flintshire team member
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• Access to a dedicated “buddy” carer for hands-on help
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• Specialist training (including child development and trauma-informed care)
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• Peer support and well-being groups
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Other Benefits:

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• 50% discount on Council Tax
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• Blue Light Card for discounts nationwide
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• Membership to The Fostering Network
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• Access to the Mockingbird family model (where available)
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• Recognition through the CareFriends rewards app
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Why Foster with Foster Wales Flintshire?

We’re not a private agency — we’re your local authority fostering team. Every decision and every penny is used directly to support children and carers.

As a Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker, you already bring empathy, patience, and resilience. With our dedicated training and guidance, you can transform a young person’s life — and your own.

Apply Now

You’ve already made a difference in people’s lives — now help a young person find stability, security, and belonging.

If you live near Haslingden or Rossendale and want to explore becoming a Transitions Foster Carer, we’d love to hear from you.