Therapeutic Foster Carer
Randstad · Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber
Therapeutic Foster Carer at Randstad, based in Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 6 days ago
- Closes
- 16 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Care Assistant
Reference PR-1537127
About the role
Are you looking to shake up your professional routine while making a massive, lasting impact on a young person's life? We're looking to speak with passionate people with a background in social care, education, youth work, or clinical health to join our supportive community as a Therapeutic Foster Carer. This is an amazing chance to use your professional expertise to provide a safe, nurturing home for children who need it most.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll be the person who truly makes a difference. Your daily life will involve:
- Providing one-to-one therapeutic support, giving daily guidance tailored to each child's unique emotional and behavioural needs.
- Supporting the wider care network by offering flexible options, such as short-term emergency interventions or weekend respite breaks.
- Teaming up with skilled therapists and managers to ensure every child gets the high-quality support they deserve.
- Keeping clear, thoughtful notes on the children's developmental progress and well-being.
- Ensuring a safe environment by following national safeguarding standards to the letter.
Who You Are
We're looking for someone who brings heart and experience to the table. To be a great fit, you'll need:
- Ideally have professional experience in education, social care, youth work, or clinical health.
- A spare bedroom in your permanent home that's ready for a new arrival.
- You must be aged 21 or older with the right to work permanently in the UK.
What's In It For You?
We believe in looking after our own. You'll receive a competitive weekly financial package, ongoing specialist training to keep your skills sharp, and 24/7 clinical backup whenever you need a hand.
Ready to Chat?
If this sounds like the perfect next step for you, touch base with Ethan Proud on [phone removed] Randstad to talk through the details. Know someone who would be a perfect fit? Refer them our way and grab a referral bonus if successful!
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
Non Teaching
skills
years 1-6 experience
Reference: PR-1537127 · Posted 6 days ago · Closes 16 Sep 2026 · Listed via Randstad
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