Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer – Peterborough
Use Your Experience to Change a Child’s Life
Location: Peterborough
Salary: £62,000 per year (plus additional allowances)
Sanctuary Personnel is recruiting compassionate and experienced individuals in Peterborough to become Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carers. This is a unique opportunity to provide a safe, stable, and nurturing home for a young person transitioning from residential care into a family environment.
As part of a specialist therapeutic fostering programme, you will support children and young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs, helping them build trust, stability, and independence within a supportive home setting.
We welcome applicants from a wide range of professional backgrounds, particularly those working with children and young people, including Youth Workers, Residential Support Workers (Children’s Homes), Senior Residential Support Workers, Behaviour Mentors, Pastoral Support Staff, Learning Mentors, SEMH Teaching Assistants, Secondary School Teaching Assistants, Family Support Workers, Youth Justice Workers, Youth Offending Service (YOS) Practitioners, Intervention Workers, Outreach Workers, Leaving Care Personal Advisors, Transition Workers, CAMHS Practitioners, Mental Health Support Workers (Children & Adolescents), Assistant Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, Forensic Psychologists, Counselling Psychologists, Educational Psychologists, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs), Substance Misuse Practitioners, Education Welfare Officers, Safeguarding Officers, Social Workers, Probation Officers, Teachers, Tutors, and Community Support Workers supporting young people. If you have experience supporting children or young people through challenging or complex circumstances - especially teenagers - you already have the foundation to make a lasting difference as a foster carer.
As a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer, you will:
- Provide a safe, structured, and nurturing home environment
- Support a young person transitioning from residential care
- Help develop emotional resilience, life skills, and independence
- Work as part of a trauma-informed, multi-disciplinary team
- Receive ongoing professional and clinical support
This role goes beyond providing accommodation—it is about offering consistency, empathy, and long-term support to help a young person thrive.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, you must:
- Be aged 21 or over
- Have a spare, dedicated bedroom
- Have professional experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable adults
- Have a Legal Right to Work in the UK
Do You Have the Right to Work in the United Kingdom?
All Foster Carers must have the legal right to work in the UK.
You automatically have the right if you are:
- British or Irish Passport Holder
- Settled Status under the EU Settlement Scheme
- Pre Settled Status under the EU Settlement Scheme
- Granted Indefinite Leave to Remain permit
You will need to prove your right to work with original documents, such as a passport or Home Office documentation before starting an application.
What You’ll Receive
- £62,000 per year plus additional allowances
- £1,000 extra support for holidays, birthdays, and celebrations
- Up to 28 days of paid respite per year
- Specialist training in trauma-informed and therapeutic care
- Clinical supervision and 24/7 out-of-hours support
- Access to peer support networks, including the Mockingbird Constellation model
- Membership with The Fostering Network
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for individuals or couples who are:
- Based in Peterborough or surrounding areas
- Able to provide a stable home with a dedicated bedroom
- Experienced in supporting children with emotional or behavioural needs
- Resilient, patient, and committed to making a difference
- Able to provide full-time care (at least one person available full-time if applying as a couple)
Ideally, applicants will not have children under 12 living at home, although this will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Additional Information
- Foster carers are self-employed and responsible for managing their own tax affairs
- Full training and ongoing support are provided throughout your fostering journey
Ready for a New Direction?
If you’re ready to use your skills in a more meaningful and rewarding way, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on a young person’s life.
Apply today to speak with our team and begin your journey as a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer in Peterborough.
INDFCPETE
Pay: £62,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee mentoring programme
Application question(s):
- Have you currently or previously been a Foster Carer or Kinship Carer?
- Do you have the right to work in the UK, either as a British Passport holder or with Indefinite Leave to Remain? (This is Mandatory)
- Do you have an unoccupied spare bedroom in your home for fostering? (This is mandatory and can't be negotiated)
- To foster in the UK, applicants must be at least 21 years old. Are you 21 or over? (Minimum age to meet Fostering requirements)
- Have you got professional experience of working with children and young people, and/or vulnerable adults?
Licence/Certification:
- permanent residence in the UK (required)
Work Location: In person
