Foster Carer (Flexible Pathways Available)

Randstad · Manchester, North West

Foster Carer (Flexible Pathways Available) at Randstad, based in Manchester, North West. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Manchester, North West
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
1 Sep 2026
Sector
Care Assistant

Reference PR-1533508

About the role

Professional Foster Carer: Make a Transformational Difference

We are seeking dedicated, highly qualified professionals to provide vital, specialist foster care to children and young people in need of a stable and nurturing environment. This is an exceptional opportunity to utilize your professional expertise to improve developmental outcomes through various structured pathways, including Specialist Therapeutic, Step-Down, Short-Term, Emergency, and Respite care.

Responsibilities
  • Provide trauma-informed, high-quality care for children transitioning from residential settings.
  • Ensure immediate stability and professional support during critical crisis situations.
  • Collaborate effectively with clinical networks and internal teams to support developmental goals.
  • Participate in ongoing specialist training to maintain high standards of care.
Qualifications

We invite applications from resilient professionals with backgrounds in:

  • Social Work, Residential Care, or Child Support.
  • Education, including Teaching, Learning Support, or SEN specialization.
  • Healthcare, nursing, CAMHS, or therapeutic services.
  • Youth justice, probation, or emergency services.
Compensation and Support

In recognition of your commitment, we offer a competitive weekly payment of up to £1,055.48 (approx. £54,860 annually for full-time care). You will receive comprehensive specialist training, consistent clinical and psychological support, and 24/7 emergency guidance.

To Apply

Given the critical nature of these placements, we seek candidates available to commence immediately. Please contact us at {} to facilitate an urgent, informal discussion regarding your suitability for this role.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.


experience

Fostering & Adoption


skills

be able to manage challenging situations

Reference: PR-1533508 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 1 Sep 2026 · Listed via Randstad

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