Could you be a Supporting Foster Carer for Warrington Council?

When people hear about fostering they often picture children moving in full time, but fostering is much bigger than that and so is the family that surrounds a child.

That’s where Supporting Foster Carers come in.

A Supporting Foster Carer is like an extra branch on a family tree. You don’t need a spare room. You don’t need to commit full time. What you do need is time, compassion and the ability to step in when a fostering family needs support, whether that is planned or during an emergency.

So what does a Supporting Foster Carer Do?

Supporting Foster Carers offer short term care and practical support to children and young people who are already living with a foster carer. This might include:

• Emergency support when a foster carer is unwell or facing an unexpected situation.
• Helping a child or young person during a period of change.
• Provide stability and reassurance

Becoming a Supporting Foster Carer is a highly rewarding way to make a life changing impact without the full time commitment. This role is specifically designed for people whose professional schedules, family commitments or limited home space (such as not having enough bedrooms for a permanent placement) might otherwise prevent them from fostering.

By being a Support Foster Carer, you can provide essential stability for children and vital support for full time foster carers.

The role is flexible and allows you to maintain your career and personal life while still building meaningful, long term bonds with children and young people.

As you look toward 2026, why not embark on a rewarding new journey as a supporting foster carer with Warrington Council? It is a perfect opportunity to make a meaningful difference on terms that work for you whilst helping some of the most vulnerable children and young people in our community.

Interested? Enquire with Foster4  to find out more and start your journey to support local fostering families in your community.