Social Worker - Foster Carer
Liquid PersonnelEngland, United Kingdom
Posted October 14, 2025
54000 - 54000 GBP year
Part Time
About the Company
Liquid Personnel is a leading social work and healthcare recruitment consultancy founded in 2006. Specializing in agency social workers, nursing, allied health professionals, and criminal justice roles, the company serves over 150 organizations nationwide. Recognized for its exceptional staff provision and industry accolades, Liquid Personnel stands out through its commitment to people development, workplace excellence, and inclusive employment practices.
Job Description
This opportunity offers a unique self-employed pathway to foster children in Greater Manchester. The role focuses on providing safe, nurturing, and stable homes for children with complex needs, offering a chance to step away from administrative work and focus on making a difference. Candidates should have experience in care roles and be comfortable with therapy and trauma-informed training.
Requirements
- Strong background in caring roles (ideally supporting young people with complex needs)
- Full-time commitment from at least one carer in the home
- Ability to provide solo care to one foster child
- Willingness to undertake therapeutic and trauma-informed training
- Calm, reflective, and team-focused approach
- Must live within or near the Bury area and travel locally
- Family Wellbeing Worker access
Benefits
- Weekly fostering fee
- Short breaks
- Retainer
- Wrap-around support
- Therapeutic training
- Supportive Environment