Foster Carer - Activity Coordinator - Plymouth - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fostering service provider in Plymouth seeks dedicated individuals to become Step Forward Foster Carers. This rewarding role involves providing stability and emotional support to children in need, especially those transitioning out of care. Candidates should have experience in activity coordination and be emotionally resilient. Full training and 24/7 support are provided, along with competitive weekly compensation starting at £840.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Extra allowances for birthdays and holidays

100% Council Tax exemption

Paid respite

Bespoke training

24/7 out-of-hours support

Qualifications

• Must be based in Plymouth or surrounding areas.
• Ready to offer full-time care and a dedicated bedroom.
• Emotionally resilient and reflective.

Responsibilities

• Create safe, engaging environments for children.
• Provide stability, love, and security to children.
• Work as part of a supported team to help young people.

Skills

Activity coordination and engagement

Supporting children with emotional or behavioural needs

Emotional resilience

Job description

Salary From £840 per week when a child is placed

Is it time to use your skills differently?

Whether you’ve worked as an Activity Coordinator—creating safe, engaging environments where people feel valued and included—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.

Why Consider Step Forward Fostering?

This specialist role is designed for experienced professionals who are ready to make a deeper impact. You’ll work as part of a close-knit, fully supported team, helping a young person move forward from trauma into stability and trust. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to change lives, including your own.

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?

We’re looking for people who are:

• 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 activity coordination and engagement 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.