Foster Carer - Respite Care Worker
2 days ago
Flint
Could this be your most rewarding role yet? Become a Lleol (local) Foster Carer with Flintshire County Council Annual Fee: £50,000 + up to £13,453.96 in Weekly AllowancesPlus, additional payments for holidays, birthdays & Christmas You’ve built a career supporting others… But have you ever thought about doing it from your own home – and truly changing a life forever? We’re looking for people with passion, patience, and experience to take the next step – not just into another job, but into a whole new way of making a difference. This is fostering – but not as you know it. This is Lleol Fostering. Lleol means local in Welsh and with fostering – maintaining locality is hugely important. There are children and young people in and around the Flintshire area who need something more than just a traditional fostering placement. They need time, patience, expertise — and above all — someone who will believe in them and fight their corner. We are looking for extraordinary people to join us as Lleol Foster Carers – including those who have worked as Respite Care Workers, experienced in providing short-term care and support to children and families. If you’ve offered nurturing, practical assistance during times of family need, your skills could offer a child the one thing they need most — a safe, therapeutic home where they can feel secure and valued. What makes Lleol Foster Carers different? This is a specialist fostering role — supporting young people who are leaving high-support settings like residential care and helping them to transition to family life as smoothly as possible. We take a therapeutic approach to professional parenting, giving you every opportunity to develop your skills through full training, exceptional support, and a team walking alongside you every step of the way. What You’ll Receive as a Lleol Foster Carer: • £50,000 Annual Fee recognising your dedicated time, skill & commitment, • Up to £258.79 Weekly Fostering Allowance (over £13,453 annually), • Additional Allowances for Birthdays, Holidays & Christmas, • Access to a linked Lleol Support Foster Carer – for practical help and respite, • 50% discount on your Council Tax payments, • Therapeutic Training & Qualifications, • Membership to The Fostering Network, • Access to the Mockingbird Support Model, • Blue Light Card membership – access to more than 15,000 discounts nationwide, • Reward & Recognition via the CareFriends App We’re looking for individuals or couples who: • Have professional or personal experience in supporting children & young people, • Can provide a nurturing, therapeutic home environment, • Have at least one spare bedroom that can be dedicated to fostering, • Hold a full driving licence, • Are able to offer their full-time commitment to this role, • Can work as part of a professional team, attend meetings, and engage in training, • Are resilient, reflective, and ready to parent in a new and guided way This Could Be the Career Change You Never Knew You Were Ready For. If you’ve worked as a: • Respite Care Worker, • Support Worker, • Care Assistant