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Become a Step Forward Foster Carer – A Life-Changing Opportunity for Care Home Managers

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Please Note:
This role requires you to be Self Employed

Are you a Care Home Manager who has dedicated your career to supporting others through compassion, structure, and stability? You already have the leadership, empathy, and resilience needed to make a lasting impact in a young person’s life.

We are looking for experienced, nurturing professionals like you to become Step Forward Foster Carers — offering a safe, consistent home to a young person transitioning from residential care. This is your opportunity to use the skills you’ve developed managing care settings and create a future full of hope for a young person who needs you most.

What is Step Forward Fostering?

Step Forward Fostering is a pioneering project that supports young people who have faced trauma, instability, and loss by helping them move from residential care into a safe, family-based home.

These young people aren’t just looking for shelter — they need someone like you: a steady, supportive adult who understands complex needs, provides structure, and can build trust over time.

As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you’ll be supported by a professional team every step of the way. You’ll never be alone on this journey.

What You’ll Receive:

We understand the responsibility that comes with supporting a young person with complex needs. That’s why we offer a full package of emotional, practical, and financial support.

Specialist Support:

• Your own Senior Practitioner offering regular supervision and guidance
• A Family Wellbeing Worker to support you and the child in your care
• A Hub Carer providing up to 28 days of planned short breaks each year
• Peer support through a network of other Step Forward Carers
• Ongoing trauma-informed training and neurodevelopmental learning
• Access to therapeutic and psychological support

We recognise the time and dedication it takes to foster and offer a generous package so you can focus on providing the best care possible.

• £1,052 per week while a young person is placed with you (around £54,704 per year)
• £408 per week retainer between placements (up to £21,216 annually)
• Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and cultural celebrations
• Access to tax exemptions designed for foster carers

Is This You?

We are looking for Care Home Managers who are:

• Looking to make a more personal impact in a young person’s life
• Skilled in leading care teams, safeguarding, and person‑centred support
• Emotionally resilient and committed to providing consistent, long‑term care
• Ready to bring their professional experience into a nurturing home environment

To Be Eligible, You’ll Need:

• Experience working in or managing care homes or supported living settings
• 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 Registered Manager could be the foundation for a truly life‑changing role.