Foster Carer - Child Advocate - Plymouth - Sanctuary Personal

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

Job summary

A leading fostering agency seeks dedicated individuals in Plymouth to become Step Forward Foster Carers. This full-time role involves providing emotional support and stability to foster children, particularly those transitioning from residential care. Candidates should have experience in child advocacy and emotional resilience. The position offers significant benefits, including a weekly salary starting at £840 when a child is placed and various allowances.

Benefits

Weekly salary from £840

Extra allowances for celebrations

100% Council Tax exemption

Up to 28 nights paid respite annually

Bespoke training in trauma-informed care

24/7 support from a social work team

Community involvement in local foster care

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in need.
• Ability to offer full-time care and a dedicated bedroom.
• Willingness to become self-employed.

Responsibilities

• Provide stability, love, and security to children.
• Work closely with a dedicated social work team.
• Support young people transitioning from residential care.

Skills

Emotional resilience

Experience in child advocacy

Ability to support children with emotional needs

Job description

Overview

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 | Child Advocacy | Safeguarding

About the role

Is it time to use your skills differently? Whether you’ve worked as a child advocate, supporting children to have their voices heard and rights upheld, 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 skills 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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