Specialist Foster Carers Wanted – Family Pathways Programme
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of teenagers stepping down from residential care?
Stoke-on-Trent’s Family Pathways programme is seeking full-time foster carers to provide therapeutic, stable homes for young people with complex needs. This is a specialist role supporting teenagers who require high levels of care, consistency, and commitment.
What we’re looking for:
- Experience supporting children or young people, particularly those with trauma or high-risk behaviours
- Availability to care full-time (24/7), including during times of crisis or transition
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work therapeutically and collaboratively with multi-agency teams
- Commitment to safeguarding and understanding of adolescent risks (e.g. exploitation, mental health, substance misuse)
- Willingness to engage in ongoing therapeutic training and reflective practice
- Resilience, flexibility, and a passion for placement stability
What we offer:
- Competitive weekly professional fee (up to 52 weeks/year)
- Age-related maintenance allowance
- 20 days paid holiday
- Specialist therapeutic training and support
- Dedicated keyworker and peer support groups
- Enhanced supervision and multi-agency coordination
Be part of a model that prioritises stability, belonging, and long-term success for teenagers.
Apply now to become a Family Pathways foster carer.