Foster Carer - Occupational Therapist

Could this be your most rewarding role yet?

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Become a Lleol (local) Foster Carer with Flintshire County Council Annual Fee: £50,000 + up to £13,453.96 in Weekly Allowances Plus, additional payments for holidays, birthdays & Christmas

You'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 Occupational Therapists , helping individuals build daily living skills, restore confidence, and overcome barriers. If you've supported young people or adults to thrive through structure, therapeutic support, and adaptive routines, your skills could provide a life-changing foundation for a child who needs the safety and consistency of a nurturing home.

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 & commitment

Up to £258.79 Weekly Fostering Allowance (over £13,453 annually)

Additional Allowances for Birthdays, Holidays & Christmas

Access to a linked Lleol Support Foster Carer - for practical help and respite

50% discount on your Council Tax payments

Therapeutic Training & Qualifications

Membership to The Fostering Network

Access to the Mockingbird Support Model

Blue Light Card membership - access to more than 15,000 discounts nationwide

Reward & Recognition via the CareFriends App

Regular Wellbeing events & Peer Support groups

Could You Be a Lleol Foster Carer?
We're looking for individuals or couples who:

Have professional or personal experience in supporting children & young people

Can provide a nurturing, therapeutic home environment

Have at least one spare bedroom that can be dedicated to fostering

Hold a full driving licence

Are able to offer their full-time commitment to this role

Can work as part of a professional team, attend meetings, and engage in training

Are resilient, reflective, and ready to parent in a new and guided way

Are open to registering as self-employed

Ideally, 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 an:

Occupational Therapist

Paediatric OT

Rehabilitation or Functional Skills Practitioner

Autism or SEND Specialist ...then your therapeutic approach, patience, and insight into individualised care could make you an outstanding foster carer.

Interested in finding out more about becoming a Lleol Foster Carer in Flintshire? This is a unique opportunity to do what you do best - but in a role where you can give children what no setting ever can: family, belonging, and the stability of a loving home.