Member News: TACT’s Partnership With Randstad is a ‘Step Forward’

A new partnership between TACT Fostering and global talent leader Randstad aims to help young people in Greater Manchester move out of residential care and into stable, nurturing family homes.  

The Step Forward Scheme responds directly to urgent government calls to recruit more foster carers and reduce reliance on residential care, with Children and Families Minister Josh MacAlister warned that too many young people are entering residential care simply because there are not enough foster homes available.  

Supporting Young People Across Greater Manchester 
Many young people in residential care across Greater Manchester are ready to move into a family environment but cannot do so due to a lack of suitable foster carers. 

Step Forward offers a therapeutic, highly supported model designed to help these young people thrive within a family setting that is more suited to their needs. The pilot will work closely with local authorities across the region to identify young people who would benefit from this transition. 

Recruiting Local People with the Right Skills 
The partnership with Randstad aims to reach people across Greater Manchester who may be considering a career change, particularly those working in education, healthcare, youth work, policing, residential care, and social care. 

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