Foster Carer - Autism Support Worker - Plymouth - Sanctuary Personal

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

Job summary

A support organization is looking for Step Forward Foster Carers in Plymouth to provide emotional support and stability for children. Candidates should have experience in autism support, be emotionally resilient, and offer full-time care. The role comes with a weekly salary starting from £840 and various allowances. This opportunity allows individuals to make a meaningful difference in children's lives while receiving full training and support.

Benefits

From £840 p/week

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

• Experience in supporting children with emotional or behavioral needs.
• Ability to offer full-time care and a dedicated bedroom.
• Emotional resilience and reflection.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety, consistency, and emotional support to children.
• Help young people transition from trauma to stability.
• Take part in training and support within a team.

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 Autism Support Worker—helping young people with additional needs to communicate, grow, and build confidence—you 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 autism 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.