Become a Step Forward Foster Carer - A Life-Changing Opportunity for Disability Analysts

Foster with TACT Fostering and Bury Council

Are you a Disability Analyst who combines clinical expertise with empathy and a deep understanding of complex needs? You already have the insight, compassion, and resilience needed to make a profound difference in a young person's life.

We are looking for caring, perceptive professionals like you to become Step Forward Foster Carers — offering a safe, nurturing home to a young person transitioning from residential care. This is a unique opportunity to take your assessment and support skills beyond the clinic or desk and into a life-changing environment.

This could be your most meaningful role yet — offering not just care, but a sense of belonging and a hopeful future.

What is Step Forward Fostering?

Step Forward Fostering is a pioneering project that helps young people who have experienced trauma, instability, and loss transition from residential care into a stable family setting.

These young people need more than just a place to live — they need someone like you: a calm, knowledgeable adult who understands their needs and can provide the structure, trust, and care they've often lacked.

As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you'll be part of a professional, wraparound support team. You'll never be alone on this journey.

What You'll Receive:

We understand that caring for a young person with complex needs requires dedication and support. That's why we offer a comprehensive emotional and financial package to help you every step of the way.

Specialist Support:

Your own Senior Practitioner offering regular guidance and supervision
A Family Wellbeing Worker to support you and your foster child
A Hub Carer providing up to 28 days of planned short breaks every year
24/7 Out-of-Hours Support, ensuring you're never alone
Access to a network of other Step Forward Carers for peer support
Ongoing training in trauma-informed care and neurodevelopmental understanding
Access to therapeutic and psychological support
Financial Package:

We offer generous fostering allowances so you can focus fully on providing care and stability.

£1,052 per week while you have a child placed with you (around £54,704 a year)
£408 per week retainer between placements (up to £21,216 a year)
Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and cultural celebrations
Tax exemptions specifically designed for foster carers
Is This You?

We are looking for Disability Analysts who are:

Looking to make a deeper impact beyond assessments and clinical reviews
Experienced in understanding and supporting people with complex physical or mental health needs
Calm, resilient, and empathetic in emotionally complex situations
Ready to transfer their professional insight into a nurturing, family-based environment
To Be Eligible, You'll Need:

Clinical experience as a disability analyst or related healthcare role
Full-time availability and a spare bedroom
A willingness to complete our professional training
The right to work in the UK
Take the next step in your career and become a Step Forward Foster Carer. Your experience as a Disability Analyst could be the foundation for a truly life-changing role