Foster Carer - Behavioural Therapist - Plymouth - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in Plymouth is seeking dedicated individuals to become Step Forward Foster Carers. This role requires candidates to provide emotional stability and support to children transitioning from care, working closely with a supportive team. You will receive competitive remuneration and comprehensive training, making a significant impact in children's lives while fostering a nurturing home environment.

Benefits

From £840 per week

Extra allowances for birthdays and holidays

100% Council Tax exemption

Up to 28 nights of paid respite per year

Bespoke training in trauma-informed care

24/7 support from a dedicated social work team

Qualifications

• Experience in behavioral therapy or related fields.
• Willingness to become self-employed.
• Skilled in fostering and caring for children.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time care and a dedicated bedroom for children.
• Offer emotional support and stability to children transitioning from care.
• Work closely with a dedicated social work team.

Skills

Support children with emotional or behavioral needs

Emotional resilience

Reflective practice

Job description

Overview

Salary From £840 per week when a child is placed. Employer: Sanctuary Personnel (in partnership with Plymouth City Council). Location: Plymouth & surrounding areas. Employment Type: Full-time | Self-employed. Sector: Social Care | Residential Management | Child Welfare.

Is it time to use your skills differently?

Whether you’ve worked as a Behavioural Therapist—helping individuals understand and manage emotional or behavioural challenges—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 per 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 per 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 behavioural therapy and emotional support expertise 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.