Remember to check your CV before applying Also, ensure you read through all the requirements related to this role. Could this be your most rewarding role yet? Transitions Foster Carer – Nursery Practitioner Job Title: Specialist Foster Carer (Ideal for Nursery Practitioners)Location: RossendaleOrganisation: Foster Wales FlintshireSalary: £50,000 annual support package + additional allowances (see below)Contract Type: Full-time (Flexible, home-based)Sector: Children & Families / Early Years / Care / Wellbeing To foster in the UK, you must meet all of the following requirements: Be 21 years of age or over Have a spare, dedicated bedroom in your home Have experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable adults (professionally or personally) Be a British citizen or hold Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK 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 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 Nursery Practitioner ready to take your skills to the next level? You already support children with their development, routines, and emotional wellbeing. Now, you can apply those skills where they’re needed most—by offering a safe, nurturing home to a child who just needs the right environment to thrive. Foster Wales Flintshire is looking for committed individuals near Haslingden and Rossendale to become foster carers for children who are already doing well in their communities—but need stability to continue their journey. If you’ve worked in nurseries, preschools, or early years settings, your experience could make a lasting impact. About the Role This role focuses on supporting young people moving from residential care or other high-support settings into a family environment. These children may have experienced challenges in the past, but they’re now settled in school and within their communities. You would welcome a child or young person into your home, supporting them full-time as part of your own family life—with ongoing training and support provided every step of the way. We’re Looking For Individuals or Couples Who: Have experience in early years, childcare, or youth support Can offer a full-time, stable and nurturing home environment Have a spare bedroom Hold a full UK driving licence Are open to training, teamwork, and ongoing personal development Ideally don’t have children under 16 living at home (but each case is considered individually) What You’ll Receive Financial Support: £50,000 annual support package Weekly fostering allowance up to £258.79 (approx. £13,453 per year) Additional allowances (up to £1,035) for birthdays, holidays and Christmas Support & Development: Personal support from a Foster Wales Flintshire team member Access to a dedicated “buddy” carer for hands-on help Specialist training (including child development and trauma-informed care) Peer support and well-being groups Other Benefits: 50% discount on Council Tax Blue Light Card for discounts nationwide Membership to The Fostering Network Access to the Mockingbird family model (where available) Recognition through the CareFriends rewards app Why Foster with Foster Wales Flintshire? We’re not a private agency—we’re your local authority fostering team. That means we prioritise children, not profit. Every decision and every penny is used to support children and carers directly. As a nursery practitioner, you already bring nurturing care, structure, and resilience. With our support, you can transform a child’s life—and your own. Apply Now You’ve already supported children in early years settings. xehkeey Now, help a young person find a place to belong. If you live near Haslingden or Rossendale and want to explore becoming a foster carer, we’d love to hear from you.