Foster Carer - Clinical Psychologist - Plymouth - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care organization is seeking a Step Forward Foster Carer in Plymouth. This full-time position requires individuals who are skilled in supporting children with emotional or behavioral needs. The role offers a weekly salary from £840 when a child is placed, along with additional benefits such as training and 24/7 support. If you're ready to make a significant impact and transform a child's life, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Extra allowances for holidays and celebrations

100% Council Tax exemption

Up to 28-nights of paid respite per year

Bespoke training in trauma-informed care

24/7 out-of-hours support

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical psychology or related fields.
• Willingness to provide a dedicated bedroom for a child.
• Flexibility to be self-employed.

Responsibilities

• Provide stability and emotional support to children.
• Work closely with a social work team.
• Participate in bespoke training.

Skills

Support for children with emotional or behavioral needs

Emotional resilience

Reflective skills

Job description

Salary From £840 per week when a child is placed

Overview

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 Clinical Psychologist—supporting children and young people with mental health and developmental 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 clinical psychology 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.

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