Foster Carer - CAMHS Support Worker

Sanctuary Personnel; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Council Tax exemption

Paid respite (up to 28 nights/year)

Trauma-informed training

24/7 out-of-hours support

Mockingbird Fostering Model access

The Fostering Network access

Community-based fostering

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel, in partnership with Plymouth City Council, seeks Step Forward Foster Carers in Plymouth and surrounding areas to provide stable, loving, in-home care for children as part of the Step Forward programme. This is a full-time opportunity with the potential for self-employmentatches, offering flexible community-based fostering.

The role focuses on trauma-informed support and consistent care to help children heal, grow and thrive, while enabling carers to stay connected with local

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with emotional or behavioural needs.
• Based in Plymouth or surrounding areas.
• Willing to become self-employed.
• Full-time care with a dedicated bedroom.

Skills

Emotional resilience

Experience with CAMHS

Home-based care

Self-employment willing

Job description

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

Is it time to use your skills differently?

Whether you’ve worked as a CAMHS Support Worker—supporting children and young people with mental health and emotional wellbeing needs—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 CAMHS support experience in a new and deeply rewarding way, then this is your opportunity.