Foster Carer - Mental Health Nurse

Overview

Could this be your most rewarding role yet?Become a Lleol (local) Foster Carer with Flintshire County CouncilAnnual Fee: £50,000 + up to £13,453.96 in Weekly AllowancesPlus, additional payments for holidays, birthdays and ChristmasYou''ve built a career supporting others. But have you ever thought about doing it from your own home - and truly changing a life forever?We''re looking for people with passion, patience, and experience to take the next step - not just into another job, but into a whole new way of making a difference. This is fostering - but not as you know it. This is

Lleol Fostering .Lleol

means local in Welsh and with fostering - maintaining locality is hugely important. There are children and young people in and around the Flintshire area who need something more than just a traditional fostering placement. They need time, patience, expertise - and above all - someone who will believe in them and fight their corner.We are looking for extraordinary people to join us as Lleol Foster Carers - including those who have worked as

Mental Health Nurses , supporting individuals through emotional distress, crisis, and recovery. Your clinical experience, empathy, and therapeutic communication skills could offer a child the one thing they need most - a stable, nurturing home where they feel safe and seen.What makes Lleol Foster Carers different?This is a specialist fostering role - supporting young people who are leaving high-support settings like residential care and helping them to transition to family life as smoothly as possible. We take a therapeutic approach to professional parenting, giving you every opportunity to develop your skills through full training, exceptional support, and a team walking alongside you every step of the way.What You''ll Receive as a Lleol Foster Carer

£50,000 Annual Fee recognising your dedicated time, skill and commitmentUp to £258.79 Weekly Fostering Allowance (over £13,453 annually)Additional Allowances for Birthdays, Holidays and ChristmasAccess to a linked Lleol Support Foster Carer - for practical help and respite50% discount on your Council Tax paymentsTherapeutic Training and QualificationsMembership to The Fostering NetworkAccess to the Mockingbird Support ModelBlue Light Card membership - access to more than 15,000 discounts nationwideReward and Recognition via the CareFriends AppRegular Wellbeing events and Peer Support groupsCould You Be a Lleol Foster Carer?

We''re Looking For Individuals Or Couples WhoHave professional or personal experience in supporting children and young peopleCan provide a nurturing, therapeutic home environmentHave at least one spare bedroom that can be dedicated to fosteringHold a full driving licenceAre able to offer their full-time commitment to this roleCan work as part of a professional team, attend meetings, and engage in trainingAre resilient, reflective, and ready to parent in a new and guided wayAre open to registering as self-employedIdeally, you won''t have other children under 16 living in your home (though exceptions may apply dependent on individual fostering experience).This Could Be the Career Change You Never Knew You Were Ready For.If You\''ve Worked As aMental Health ..... full job details .....