Foster Carer - Child Counsellor - Plymouth - Sanctuary Personal

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

Job summary

A fostering organization in Plymouth is seeking compassionate individuals to become Step Forward Foster Carers. In this full-time role, you'll provide stability and emotional support to children transitioning from care. Ideal candidates should have experience in child counselling and emotional resilience. The position offers competitive pay starting from £840 per week, along with various benefits and support from a professional team.

Benefits

£840 per week when a child is placed

Extra allowances for holidays and birthdays

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 team

Qualifications

• Experience in counselling children through trauma and difficult situations.
• Ability to provide emotional support and stability.
• Willingness to become self-employed as a foster carer.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated care in your own home for children in need.
• Support children transitioning from residential care.
• Work with a social work team for 24/7 support.

Skills

Child counselling experience

Emotional resilience

Support for children with emotional needs

Job description

Overview

Salary From £840 per week when a child is placed. 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 Child Counsellor—helping children process emotions, trauma, and difficult experiences—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 child counselling 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.