Title: Step-Forward Foster Carer – Make a Real Difference to a Young Person’s LifeLocation: Cheshire... Title: Step-Forward Foster Carer – Make a Real Difference to a Young Person’s LifeLocation: Cheshire EastEmployer: Cheshire East CouncilSalary: £1000 per week per child, plus additional payments for the child (child allowance, holidays, birthday and religious celebrations)Employment Type: Full-time | Self-employed Sector: Social Care | Education | HealthcareA Role That Changes LivesStep-Forward Fostering is a rewarding role that gives children leaving residential care the chance to move into a safe and nurturing home where they belong. As a Step-Forward Foster Carer with Cheshire East Council, you will welcome a child or sibling group into your home to live as part of your family, offering them stability, guidance and the consistency they need at a key time in their young lives.Many children will have experienced trauma, disruption or separation. By fostering with Cheshire East Council, you can help them remain close to their communities, schools, friends and extended family while building the skills and confidence to move forward.If you've worked as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or in a classroom-based SEN role, you may already have the patience, resilience, and understanding needed to become a Foster Carer. Step-Forward Fostering allows you to apply your professional or personal skills within your home, helping children experience the security and belonging of family life.You will be supported at every stage, with specialist training, regular supervision and guidance from social workers and therapists, alongside access to peer networks and a dedicated local fostering team.What the Role Involves: Full-time care for a child or sibling group moving from residential careProviding stability, routine, and reassurance within a nurturing homeSupporting the child’s emotional, behavioural, and social developmentWorking closely with social workers, therapists and other professionalsKeeping clear records and providing therapeutic, relationship-based care Helping children maintain family relationships through Family Time Who Can Apply to Become a Step-Forward Foster Carer?We welcome enquiries from individuals and/or couples who: Are aged 21 or over (with no upper age limit)Have the legal Right to Work in the United Kingdom (see definition below)Can provide full-time care for a child or children in their home (at least one carer must be present on a full-time basis if applying as a couple)Have a spare bedroom or bedrooms that can be dedicated to fosteringIdeally have experience supporting children, young people, or adults, particularly those with complex needs or challenging behaviours Do You Have the Right to Work in the United Kingdom?To foster, you must be allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This includes: British or Irish citizensPeople settled or pre-settled under the European Union Settlement SchemeThose with certain visas or indefinite leave to remainAnyone with the right to live and work in the United Kingdom Please Note: You will need to show original documents before you can begin your application to foster.What you can expect as a Step-Forward Foster Carer with Cheshire East Council: In recognition of the complexity and level of commitment required, £52,000 per annum (£1,000 per week) will be paid, with a 50% retainer payable pre-placement.Weekly age-related fostering allowance for the child*Payment for birthday, holiday and religious/cultural celebration*50% skill-based retainer paid from date of approval until child placed Additionally, you will receive access to: Specialist therapeutic training tailored to your experienceOther benefits and discounts such as access to Blue Light Card & FosterTalk24/7 wraparound support & 14-nights of funded respite each year *In-line with age related DFE rates and weekly payment increased annually in line with inflationTake the First Step into Step-Forward Fostering with Cheshire East Council This is your chance to change a young person’s life and experience the profound reward of knowing you helped them believe in their future.This initiative forms part of regional Foster4 recruitment.Please Note: Progression is subject to background checks, assessment, and full fostering panel approval.
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Title: Step-Forward Foster Carer – Make a Real Difference to a Young Person’s LifeLocation: Cheshire... Title: Step-Forward Foster Carer – Make a Real Difference to a Young Person’s LifeLocation: Cheshire EastEmployer: Cheshire East CouncilSalary: £1000 per week per child, plus additional payments for the child (child allowance, holidays, birthday and religious celebrations)Employment Type: Full-time | Self-employed Sector: Social Care | Education | HealthcareA Role That Changes LivesStep-Forward Fostering is a rewarding role that gives children leaving residential care the chance to move into a safe and nurturing home where they belong. As a Step-Forward Foster Carer with Cheshire East Council, you will welcome a child or sibling group into your home to live as part of your family, offering them stability, guidance and the consistency they need at a key time in their young lives.Many children will have experienced trauma, disruption or separation. By fostering with Cheshire East Council, you can help them remain close to their communities, schools, friends and extended family while building the skills and confidence to move forward.If you’ve worked as a prison officer, in secure units, or in offender rehabilitation, you may already have the patience, resilience, and understanding needed to become a Foster Carer. Step-Forward Fostering allows you to apply your professional or personal skills within your home, helping children experience the security and belonging of family life.You will be supported at every stage, with specialist training, regular supervision and guidance from social workers and therapists, alongside access to peer networks and a dedicated local fostering team.What the Role Involves: Full-time care for a child or sibling group moving from residential careProviding stability, routine, and reassurance within a nurturing homeSupporting the child’s emotional, behavioural, and social developmentWorking closely with social workers, therapists and other professionalsKeeping clear records and providing therapeutic, relationship-based care Helping children maintain family relationships through Family Time Who Can Apply to Become a Step-Forward Foster Carer?We welcome enquiries from individuals and/or couples who: Are aged 21 or over (with no upper age limit)Have the legal Right to Work in the United Kingdom (see definition below)Can provide full-time care for a child or children in their home (at least one carer must be present on a full-time basis if applying as a couple)Have a spare bedroom or bedrooms that can be dedicated to fosteringIdeally have experience supporting children, young people, or adults, particularly those with complex needs or challenging behaviours Do You Have the Right to Work in the United Kingdom?To foster, you must be allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This includes: British or Irish citizensPeople settled or pre-settled under the European Union Settlement SchemeThose with certain visas or indefinite leave to remainAnyone with the right to live and work in the United Kingdom Please Note: You will need to show original documents before you can begin your application to foster.What you can expect as a Step-Forward Foster Carer with Cheshire East Council: In recognition of the complexity and level of commitment required, £52,000 per annum (£1,000 per week) will be paid, with a 50% retainer payable pre-placement.Weekly age-related fostering allowance for the child*Payment for birthday, holiday and religious/cultural celebration*50% skill-based retainer paid from date of approval until child placed Additionally, you will receive access to: Specialist therapeutic training tailored to your experienceOther benefits and discounts such as access to Blue Light Card & FosterTalk24/7 wraparound support & 14-nights of funded respite each year *In-line with age related DFE rates and weekly payment increased annually in line with inflationTake the First Step into Step-Forward Fostering with Cheshire East Council This is your chance to change a young person’s life and experience the profound reward of knowing you helped them believe in their future.This initiative forms part of regional Foster4 recruitment.Please Note: Progression is subject to background checks, assessment, and full fostering panel approval.
Title: Step-Forward Foster Carer – Make a Real Difference to a Young Person’s LifeLocation: Cheshire... Title: Step-Forward Foster Carer – Make a Real Difference to a Young Person’s LifeLocation: Cheshire EastEmployer: Cheshire East CouncilSalary: £1000 per week per child, plus additional payments for the child (child allowance, holidays, birthday and religious celebrations)Employment Type: Full-time | Self-employed Sector: Social Care | Education | HealthcareA Role That Changes LivesStep-Forward Fostering is a rewarding role that gives children leaving residential care the chance to move into a safe and nurturing home where they belong. As a Step-Forward Foster Carer with Cheshire East Council, you will welcome a child or sibling group into your home to live as part of your family, offering them stability, guidance and the consistency they need at a key time in their young lives.Many children will have experienced trauma, disruption or separation. By fostering with Cheshire East Council, you can help them remain close to their communities, schools, friends and extended family while building the skills and confidence to move forward.If you’ve worked as a behaviour support assistant, helping young people manage emotions and overcome behavioural challenges in schools or care settings, you may already have the patience, resilience, and understanding needed to become a Foster Carer.Step-Forward Fostering allows you to apply your professional or personal skills within your home, helping children experience the security and belonging of family life.You will be supported at every stage, with specialist training, regular supervision and guidance from social workers and therapists, alongside access to peer networks and a dedicated local fostering team.What the Role Involves: Full-time care for a child or sibling group moving from residential careProviding stability, routine, and reassurance within a nurturing homeSupporting the child’s emotional, behavioural, and social developmentWorking closely with social workers, therapists and other professionalsKeeping clear records and providing therapeutic, relationship-based care Helping children maintain family relationships through Family Time Who Can Apply to Become a Step-Forward Foster Carer?We welcome enquiries from individuals and/or couples who: Are aged 21 or over (with no upper age limit)Have the legal Right to Work in the United Kingdom (see definition below)Can provide full-time care for a child or children in their home (at least one carer must be present on a full-time basis if applying as a couple)Have a spare bedroom or bedrooms that can be dedicated to fosteringIdeally have experience supporting children, young people, or adults, particularly those with complex needs or challenging behaviours Do You Have the Right to Work in the United Kingdom?To foster, you must be allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This includes: British or Irish citizensPeople settled or pre-settled under the European Union Settlement SchemeThose with certain visas or indefinite leave to remainAnyone with the right to live and work in the United Kingdom Please Note: You will need to show original documents before you can begin your application to foster.What you can expect as a Step-Forward Foster Carer with Cheshire East Council: In recognition of the complexity and level of commitment required, £52,000 per annum (£1,000 per week) will be paid, with a 50% retainer payable pre-placement.Weekly age-related fostering allowance for the child*Payment for birthday, holiday and religious/cultural celebration*50% skill-based retainer paid from date of approval until child placed Additionally, you will receive access to: Specialist therapeutic training tailored to your experienceOther benefits and discounts such as access to Blue Light Card & FosterTalk24/7 wraparound support & 14-nights of funded respite each year *In-line with age related DFE rates and weekly payment increased annually in line with inflationTake the First Step into Step-Forward Fostering with Cheshire East Council This initiative forms part of regional Foster4 recruitment.Please Note: Progression is subject to background checks, assessment, and full fostering panel approval.
Graduate Pastoral Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision Macclesfield, CheshireFull-Time | Term-... Graduate Pastoral Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision Macclesfield, CheshireFull-Time | Term-Time OnlySeptember 2026 StartInterviews Throughout September£500–£600 per weekAre you a graduate who wants to make a meaningful difference to young people? Do you have the patience, resilience and confidence to support students who have found mainstream education challenging?KPI Education is working with a specialist educational setting in the Macclesfield area to recruit a Graduate Pastoral Teaching Assistant for September 2026.The school supports young people who require a more personalised and structured approach to education, including students who may have experienced exclusion or difficulties engaging with mainstream schools.This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate considering a career in teaching, psychology, youth work, social care, SEN or pastoral education.The Role Working alongside teachers and pastoral professionals, you will provide day-to-day support to students, helping them feel settled, engage with learning and develop positive routines.You will play an important role in building students' confidence, encouraging positive behaviour and helping young people overcome barriers to education.Your Responsibilities You will: Support pupils during lessons and structured activities.Provide individual and small-group pastoral support.Encourage positive attitudes towards education and attendance.Help students manage emotions and challenging situations.Build trusting relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.Promote confidence, independence and resilience.Reinforce positive behaviour and consistent expectations.Support pupils with transitions throughout the school day.Communicate concerns and observations to teaching and pastoral staff.Maintain appropriate records relating to student support.Assist with individual strategies designed to improve engagement.Help prepare students for their next stage of education or employment.Follow safeguarding and school procedures at all times. Who We're Looking For You must be educated to degree level and have the maturity and resilience required to work in a specialist setting.Your background could include: Teaching or EducationPsychology or CriminologyYouth or Community WorkSocial or Residential CarePolice or Emergency ServicesPrison, Probation or Youth JusticeSports Coaching or MentoringSEN or Pastoral SupportMental Health or Community Support Previous school or alternative provision experience is desirable but not essential.We are looking for someone with: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Patience, resilience and emotional maturity.A calm and supportive approach.Confidence working with challenging situations.The ability to establish positive boundaries.Strong relationship-building skills.A professional approach to safeguarding and confidentiality.The ability to work effectively within a wider team. Why Apply? This role offers valuable experience in pastoral education and alternative provision, alongside support from experienced teaching and pastoral professionals.You'll develop practical skills that can support future careers in teaching, psychology, SEN, youth work and social care while making a genuine difference to young people.Apply Today If you're a graduate looking for a rewarding role supporting students who need additional pastoral guidance, apply through KPI Education today.Interviews will take place throughout September, with successful candidates starting in September 2026.INDEDU
Title: Step-Forward Foster Carer – Make a Real Difference to a Young Person’s LifeLocation: Cheshire... Title: Step-Forward Foster Carer – Make a Real Difference to a Young Person’s LifeLocation: Cheshire EastEmployer: Cheshire East CouncilSalary: £1000 per week per child, plus additional payments for the child (child allowance, holidays, birthday and religious celebrations)Employment Type: Full-time | Self-employed Sector: Social Care | Education | HealthcareA Role That Changes LivesStep-Forward Fostering is a rewarding role that gives children leaving residential care the chance to move into a safe and nurturing home where they belong. As a Step-Forward Foster Carer with Cheshire East Council, you will welcome a child or sibling group into your home to live as part of your family, offering them stability, guidance and the consistency they need at a key time in their young lives.Many children will have experienced trauma, disruption or separation. By fostering with Cheshire East Council, you can help them remain close to their communities, schools, friends and extended family while building the skills and confidence to move forward.If you’ve worked as a behaviour support assistant, helping young people manage emotions and overcome behavioural challenges in schools or care settings, then you may already have many of the qualities that make an excellent Foster Carer.Step-Forward Fostering allows you to apply your professional or personal skills within your home, helping children experience the security and belonging of family life.You will be supported at every stage, with specialist training, regular supervision and guidance from social workers and therapists, alongside access to peer networks and a dedicated local fostering team.What the Role Involves: Full-time care for a child or sibling group moving from residential careProviding stability, routine, and reassurance within a nurturing homeSupporting the child’s emotional, behavioural, and social developmentWorking closely with social workers, therapists and other professionalsKeeping clear records and providing therapeutic, relationship-based care Helping children maintain family relationships through Family Time Who Can Apply to Become a Step-Forward Foster Carer?We welcome enquiries from individuals and/or couples who: Are aged 21 or over (with no upper age limit)Have the legal Right to Work in the United Kingdom (see definition below)Can provide full-time care for a child or children in their home (at least one carer must be present on a full-time basis if applying as a couple)Have a spare bedroom or bedrooms that can be dedicated to fosteringIdeally have experience supporting children, young people, or adults, particularly those with complex needs or challenging behaviours Do You Have the Right to Work in the United Kingdom?To foster, you must be allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This includes: British or Irish citizensPeople settled or pre-settled under the European Union Settlement SchemeThose with certain visas or indefinite leave to remainAnyone with the right to live and work in the United Kingdom Please Note: You will need to show original documents before you can begin your application to foster.What you can expect as a Step-Forward Foster Carer with Cheshire East Council: In recognition of the complexity and level of commitment required, £52,000 per annum (£1,000 per week) will be paid, with a 50% retainer payable pre-placement.Weekly age-related fostering allowance for the child*Payment for birthday, holiday and religious/cultural celebration*50% skill-based retainer paid from date of approval until child placed Additionally, you will receive access to: Specialist therapeutic training tailored to your experienceOther benefits and discounts such as access to Blue Light Card & FosterTalk24/7 wraparound support & 14-nights of funded respite each year *In-line with age related DFE rates and weekly payment increased annually in line with inflationTake the First Step into Step-Forward Fostering with Cheshire East Council This is your chance to change a young person’s life and experience the profound reward of knowing you helped them believe in their future.This initiative forms part of regional Foster4 recruitment.Please Note: Progression is subject to background checks, assessment, and full fostering panel approval.
Title: Step-Forward Foster Carer – Make a Real Difference to a Young Person’s LifeLocation: Cheshire... Title: Step-Forward Foster Carer – Make a Real Difference to a Young Person’s LifeLocation: Cheshire EastEmployer: Cheshire East CouncilSalary: £1000 per week per child, plus additional payments for the child (child allowance, holidays, birthday and religious celebrations)Employment Type: Full-time | Self-employed Sector: Social Care | Education | HealthcareA Role That Changes LivesStep-Forward Fostering is a rewarding role that gives children leaving residential care the chance to move into a safe and nurturing home where they belong. As a Step-Forward Foster Carer with Cheshire East Council, you will welcome a child or sibling group into your home to live as part of your family, offering them stability, guidance and the consistency they need at a key time in their young lives.Many children will have experienced trauma, disruption or separation. By fostering with Cheshire East Council, you can help them remain close to their communities, schools, friends and extended family while building the skills and confidence to move forward.If you’ve worked as a teaching assistant, learning support assistant, or in classroom-based SEN roles, then you may already have many of the qualities that make an excellent Foster Carer.Step-Forward Fostering allows you to apply your professional or personal skills within your home, helping children experience the security and belonging of family life.You will be supported at every stage, with specialist training, regular supervision and guidance from social workers and therapists, alongside access to peer networks and a dedicated local fostering team.What the Role Involves: Full-time care for a child or sibling group moving from residential careProviding stability, routine, and reassurance within a nurturing homeSupporting the child’s emotional, behavioural, and social developmentWorking closely with social workers, therapists and other professionalsKeeping clear records and providing therapeutic, relationship-based care Helping children maintain family relationships through Family Time Who Can Apply to Become a Step-Forward Foster Carer?We welcome enquiries from individuals and/or couples who: Are aged 21 or over (with no upper age limit)Have the legal Right to Work in the United Kingdom (see definition below)Can provide full-time care for a child or children in their home (at least one carer must be present on a full-time basis if applying as a couple)Have a spare bedroom or bedrooms that can be dedicated to fosteringIdeally have experience supporting children, young people, or adults, particularly those with complex needs or challenging behaviours Do You Have the Right to Work in the United Kingdom?To foster, you must be allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This includes: British or Irish citizensPeople settled or pre-settled under the European Union Settlement SchemeThose with certain visas or indefinite leave to remainAnyone with the right to live and work in the United Kingdom Please Note: You will need to show original documents before you can begin your application to foster.What you can expect as a Step-Forward Foster Carer with Cheshire East Council: In recognition of the complexity and level of commitment required, £52,000 per annum (£1,000 per week) will be paid, with a 50% retainer payable pre-placement.Weekly age-related fostering allowance for the child*Payment for birthday, holiday and religious/cultural celebration*50% skill-based retainer paid from date of approval until child placed Additionally, you will receive access to: Specialist therapeutic training tailored to your experienceOther benefits and discounts such as access to Blue Light Card & FosterTalk24/7 wraparound support & 14-nights of funded respite each year *In-line with age related DFE rates and weekly payment increased annually in line with inflationTake the First Step into Step-Forward Fostering with Cheshire East Council This is your chance to change a young person’s life and experience the profound reward of knowing you helped them believe in their future.This initiative forms part of regional Foster4 recruitment.Please Note: Progression is subject to background checks, assessment, and full fostering panel approval.
Title: Step-Forward Foster Carer – Make a Real Difference to a Young Person’s LifeLocation: Cheshire... Title: Step-Forward Foster Carer – Make a Real Difference to a Young Person’s LifeLocation: Cheshire EastEmployer: Cheshire East CouncilSalary: £1000 per week per child, plus additional payments for the child (child allowance, holidays, birthday and religious celebrations)Employment Type: Full-time | Self-employed Sector: Social Care | Education | HealthcareA Role That Changes LivesStep-Forward Fostering is a rewarding role that gives children leaving residential care the chance to move into a safe and nurturing home where they belong. As a Step-Forward Foster Carer with Cheshire East Council, you will welcome a child or sibling group into your home to live as part of your family, offering them stability, guidance and the consistency they need at a key time in their young lives.Many children will have experienced trauma, disruption or separation. By fostering with Cheshire East Council, you can help them remain close to their communities, schools, friends and extended family while building the skills and confidence to move forward.If you’ve worked as a prison officer, in secure units, or in offender rehabilitation, then you may already have many of the qualities that make an excellent Foster Carer..Step-Forward Fostering allows you to apply your professional or personal skills within your home, helping children experience the security and belonging of family life.You will be supported at every stage, with specialist training, regular supervision and guidance from social workers and therapists, alongside access to peer networks and a dedicated local fostering team.What the Role Involves: Full-time care for a child or sibling group moving from residential careProviding stability, routine, and reassurance within a nurturing homeSupporting the child’s emotional, behavioural, and social developmentWorking closely with social workers, therapists and other professionalsKeeping clear records and providing therapeutic, relationship-based care Helping children maintain family relationships through Family Time Who Can Apply to Become a Step-Forward Foster Carer?We welcome enquiries from individuals and/or couples who: Are aged 21 or over (with no upper age limit)Have the legal Right to Work in the United Kingdom (see definition below)Can provide full-time care for a child or children in their home (at least one carer must be present on a full-time basis if applying as a couple)Have a spare bedroom or bedrooms that can be dedicated to fosteringIdeally have experience supporting children, young people, or adults, particularly those with complex needs or challenging behaviours Do You Have the Right to Work in the United Kingdom?To foster, you must be allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This includes: British or Irish citizensPeople settled or pre-settled under the European Union Settlement SchemeThose with certain visas or indefinite leave to remainAnyone with the right to live and work in the United Kingdom Please Note: You will need to show original documents before you can begin your application to foster.What you can expect as a Step-Forward Foster Carer with Cheshire East Council: In recognition of the complexity and level of commitment required, £52,000 per annum (£1,000 per week) will be paid, with a 50% retainer payable pre-placement.Weekly age-related fostering allowance for the child*Payment for birthday, holiday and religious/cultural celebration*50% skill-based retainer paid from date of approval until child placed Additionally, you will receive access to: Specialist therapeutic training tailored to your experienceOther benefits and discounts such as access to Blue Light Card & FosterTalk24/7 wraparound support & 14-nights of funded respite each year *In-line with age related DFE rates and weekly payment increased annually in line with inflationTake the First Step into Step-Forward Fostering with Cheshire East Council This is your chance to change a young person’s life and experience the profound reward of knowing you helped them believe in their future.This initiative forms part of regional Foster4 recruitment.Please Note: Progression is subject to background checks, assessment, and full fostering panel approval.