Become a Step Forward Foster Carer A Life-Changing Opportunity for Pastoral OfficersFoster with TACT Fostering and Bury CouncilAre you a Pastoral Officer who supports students through their most vulnerable and challenging moments? You already have the emotional intelligence, safeguarding knowledge, and relationship-building skills to make a life-changing difference in a young person s life.We are looking for compassionate, supportive individuals like you to become Step Forward Foster Carers providing a stable, nurturing home to a young person transitioning out of residential care. This is your opportunity to take your school-based experience and create lasting impact in a family environment.What is Step Forward Fostering?Step Forward Fostering is a pioneering project that supports young people who have faced trauma, instability, and loss, helping them move from residential care into a safe and loving home.These young people don t just need a bed they need someone like you: a consistent adult who understands behaviour, builds trust, and supports emotional wellbeing.As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you ll be part of a professional support network. You ll never be alone on this journey.What You ll Receive:We understand the responsibility that comes with fostering a young person with complex needs and we ll support you every step of the way, both practically and emotionally.Specialist Support: A dedicated Senior Practitioner offering supervision and guidanceA Family Wellbeing Work