Foster Carer - Accommodation Support Officer - Plymouth - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional fostering support agency in Plymouth is seeking Step Forward Foster Carers to provide full-time care to children in need. This role offers a competitive salary starting at £840 per week when a child is placed, along with various allowances. Ideal candidates will have accommodation support experience and the emotional resilience to help children rebuild their lives. Full training and support provided.

Benefits

Extra allowances for birthdays and holidays

100% Council Tax exemption

Paid respite up to 28 nights per year

Bespoke training in trauma-informed care

24/7 support and dedicated social work team

Qualifications

• Skilled in providing stability and emotional support to children.
• Willingness to become self-employed.
• Ideally should not have children under 12 at home.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time care to children in need.
• Offer a dedicated bedroom for the children.
• Support children with emotional or behavioral needs.

Skills

Accommodation support experience

Emotional resilience

Ability to support children with emotional needs

Job description

Overview

Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s Life

Step Forward Foster Carer – Plymouth & Surrounding Areas

Employer: Sanctuary Personnel (in partnership with Plymouth City Council)

Location: Plymouth & surrounding areas

Salary: From £840 per week when a child is placed

Employment Type: Full-time | Self-employed

Sector: Social Care | Residential Management | Child Welfare

Why Step Forward Fostering?

Whether you’ve worked as an Accommodation Support Officer—providing stability, emotional support, and advocacy to vulnerable people—your experience could change a child’s life in ways you never imagined. Right now, there’s an urgent need for foster carers in Plymouth, especially for young people transitioning out of residential care. Through our Step Forward programme, you can provide the safety, consistency, and emotional support these children need to heal, grow and thrive.

This role is about more than providing a roof over a child’s head, it’s about offering them the stability, love, and security they need to rebuild their lives. It’s a full-circle role that blends professional care with personal commitment, right in your own home.

What You’ll Receive as a Step Forward Foster Carer

• From £840 p/week (when a child is placed)
• Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and celebrations
• 100% Council Tax exemption (eligibility criteria applies)
• Up to 28-nights of paid respite p/year
• Bespoke training in trauma-informed and therapeutic care
• 24/7 out-of-hours support and a dedicated social work team
• Access to Mockingbird Fostering Model and The Fostering Network
• Be part of a local community, helping Plymouth’s children stay close to home

Could this be you?

• Based in Plymouth or surrounding areas
• Ready to offer full-time care and a dedicated bedroom
• Skilled in supporting children with emotional or behavioural needs
• Emotionally resilient and reflective
• Willing to become self-employed
• Ideally with no children under 12 at home (though we’ll assess on a case-by-case basis)

Is it time for a change?

If you’re ready to apply your accommodation support experience in a new and deeply rewarding way, then this is your opportunity.

Apply now to speak with our team and take your first step toward becoming a Step Forward Foster Carer in Plymouth.

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