Foster Carer - Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT)

Become a Step Forward Foster Carer - A Life-Changing Opportunity for CBT Therapists

Foster with TACT Fostering and Bury Council

Please note: This role requires you to be self-Employed

Are you a CBT Therapist who helps individuals challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, build resilience, and move toward a more hopeful future? You already have the insight, compassion, and emotional intelligence needed to make a life-changing difference in a young person's life.

We are looking for calm, reflective professionals like you to become Step Forward Foster Carers - offering a safe, stable home to a young person transitioning from residential care. This is your opportunity to use your therapeutic understanding in a new, meaningful way - by providing long-term care, trust, and emotional safety in a family setting.

What is Step Forward Fostering?

Step Forward Fostering is a pioneering programme that supports young people who've experienced trauma, instability, and loss, helping them transition from residential care into a nurturing home environment.

These young people need more than just shelter - they need someone like you: a consistent, caring adult who understands emotional dysregulation, trauma responses, and how to build trust over time.

As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you'll be part of a multi-agency team that values your therapeutic awareness. You'll never be alone on this journey.

What You'll Receive:

We know that supporting a young person with complex emotional needs is no small commitment. That's why we provide full support - practical, emotional, and financial - from day one.

Specialist Support:

* Your own Senior Practitioner offering regular supervision and guidance

* A Family Wellbeing Worker to support both you and the young person in your care

* A Hub Carer providing up to 28 days of planned short breaks every year

* 24/7 Out-of-Hours Support

* Peer support through a network of other Step Forward Carers

* Ongoing training in trauma-informed care and neurodevelopmental needs

* Access to therapeutic and psychological support

Financial Package:

We provide generous financial support to ensure you can focus fully on creating a safe, stable, and therapeutic home environment.

* £1,052 per week while you have a child placed with you (around £54,704 per year)

* £408 per week retainer between placements (up to £21,216 annually)

* Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and cultural celebrations

* Tax exemptions specifically designed for foster carers

Is This You?

We are looking for CBT Therapists who are:

* Passionate about mental health and emotional wellbeing

* Skilled in managing trauma, anxiety, low mood, and behavioural challenges

* Calm, resilient, and able to create structure and emotional safety

* Ready to bring their therapeutic insight into a family-based setting

To Be Eligible, You'll Need:

* Full-time availability and a spare bedroom

* A willingness to complete our professional training

* The right to work in the UK

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!