Foster Carer - Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT)

Become a Step Forward Foster Carer – A Life-Changing Opportunity for CBT Therapists

Foster with TACT Fostering and Bury Council

Are you a CBT Therapist who helps individuals challenge unhelpful thinking patterns, build resilience, and move toward a more hopeful future? You already have the insight, compassion, and emotional intelligence needed to make a life-changing difference in a young person’s life.

We are looking for calm, reflective professionals like you to become Step Forward Foster Carers — offering a safe, stable home to a young person transitioning from residential care. This is your opportunity to use your therapeutic understanding in a new, meaningful way — by providing long-term care, trust, and emotional safety in a family setting.

What is Step Forward Fostering?

Step Forward Fostering is a pioneering programme that supports young people who’ve experienced trauma, instability, and loss, helping them transition from residential care into a nurturing home environment.

These young people need more than just shelter — they need someone like you: a consistent, caring adult who understands emotional dysregulation, trauma responses, and how to build trust over time.

As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you’ll be part of a multi-agency team that values your therapeutic awareness. You’ll never be alone on this journey.

What You’ll Receive:

We know that supporting a young person with complex emotional needs is no small commitment. That’s why we provide full support — practical, emotional, and financial — from day one.

Specialist Support:

Your own Senior Practitioner offering regular supervision and guidance A Family Wellbeing Worker to support both you and the young person in your care A Hub Carer providing up to 28 days of planned short breaks every year 24/7 Out-of-Hours Support Peer support through a network of other Step Forward Carers Ongoing training in trauma-informed care and neurodevelopmental needs Access to therapeutic and psychological support Financial Package:

We provide generous financial support to ensure you can focus fully on creating a safe, stable, and therapeutic home environment.

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

We are looking for CBT Therapists who are:

Passionate about mental health and emotional wellbeing Skilled in managing trauma, anxiety, low mood, and behavioural challenges Calm, resilient, and able to create structure and emotional safety Ready to bring their therapeutic insight into a family-based setting To Be Eligible, You’ll Need:

Full-time availability and a spare bedroom A willingness to complete our professional training The right to work in the UK If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you