Become a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer with Bedford Council.
Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer
Bedford Borough Council | Full-time | Self-employed
Package: £62,000 per year + fostering allowance + £1,000 for birthdays & holidays
- To foster in the UK, applicants must be at least 21 years old. Are you 21 or over?
- Do you have a spare dedicated bedroom?
- Have you currently or previously been a Foster Carer or Kinship Carer?
- Have you got experience of working with children and young people, and/or vulnerable adults in a professional or personal capacity?
Important – Visa Status
We are unable to accept applications from individuals who hold:
- EU Settled or Pre-Settled Status
- Graduate visas
- Skilled Worker visas
- Student visas
- Health & Care Worker visas
- Spouse Visa
- Any other temporary or time-limited visa
Use Your Professional Skills to Transform a Young Person’s Life
Bedford Borough Council is recruiting Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carers to provide stable, nurturing homes for young people transitioning from residential care.
As a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer, you will welcome a child or young person into your home and provide consistent, full-time care, often supporting those with more complex emotional or behavioural needs.
Fostering is not just for couples - what matters most is your dedication, patience, and ability to provide a safe, supportive home. In fact, most Foster Carers in the UK are single, proving that one caring adult can make an extraordinary difference.
If you have experience in education, healthcare, social care, youth work, or similar roles, you may already have the professional skills to make a life-changing difference.
What You Receive
- £62,000 per year
- The child’s fostering allowance
- £1,000 additional payment for birthdays and holidays
- Trauma-informed training and ongoing professional development
- 24-hour clinical support
- Up to 28 days respite
- Peer support networks, including the Mockingbird Constellation
This is a full-time role providing care in your own home, supported by a dedicated local fostering team. A spare bedroom dedicated to fostering is essential.
Could You Foster?
Can you stay calm under pressure? Do you want to use your professional skills in a deeply rewarding new way? If so, we would love to speak with you.
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Become a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer with Bedford Council.
Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer
Bedford Borough Council | Full-time | Self-employed
Annual Package: £62,000 + fostering allowance + £1,000 for birthdays & holidays
Use Your Professional Skills in a New and Highly Rewarding Way
Bedford Borough Council is recruiting Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carers to support young people moving on from residential care into a stable, nurturing home environment.
If you have experience in education, healthcare, social care, youth work, or support roles, you may already have the skills needed to make a transformative difference in a child’s life.
About the Role
As a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer, you will welcome a young person into your home and provide full-time care, supported by a dedicated local fostering team. Many young people have more complex emotional or behavioural needs, and you will play a vital role in helping them feel safe, valued, and ready for their next steps.
A spare bedroom that can be dedicated to fostering is essential.
We’re Looking for People who can:
- Stay calm under pressure
- Offer stability, patience, and a nurturing home environment
- Use their professional experience to support a young person’s progress
- Provide full-time care from home
What You will Receive
- £62,000 per year
- £1,000 additional payment for birthdays and holidays
- Trauma-informed training and ongoing professional development
- 24-hour clinical support
- Up to 28-days paid respite cover
- Peer support through the Mockingbird Constellation model
Ready to Learn More?
If you are looking for a new direction where your skills truly matter, we would love to speak with you. Start a no-obligation conversation today to find out more.