Foster Carer - Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

Sanctuary Personnel; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care organization in Plymouth seeks a full-time Step Forward Foster Carer to provide emotional support and stability for children in care. The ideal candidate will have skills in supporting children with emotional needs and be ready to offer a dedicated room. Competitive compensation starts from £840 per week with additional allowances. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in children's lives.

Benefits

Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and celebrations

100% Council Tax exemption

Up to 28-nights of paid respite per year

Bespoke training in trauma-informed and therapeutic care

24/7 out-of-hours support

Qualifications

• Ready to offer full-time care and a dedicated bedroom.
• Located in Plymouth or surrounding areas.
• Willing to become self-employed.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety, consistency, and emotional support to children in care.
• Help a young person move forward from trauma into stability.
• Offer the stability and love needed to rebuild a child's life.

Skills

Supporting children with emotional or behavioural needs

Emotional resilience

Reflective practice

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 | Mental Health | Therapeutic Care

Is it time to use your skills differently?

Whether you've worked as a CBT practitioner—helping children and young people understand and manage their thoughts and feelings—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.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety, consistency and emotional support to children in care as part of a Step Forward Foster Carer role.
• Help a young person move forward from trauma into stability and trust as part of a close-knit, fully supported team.
• Offer the stability, love and security needed to rebuild a child’s life while combining professional care with personal commitment in your home.

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

Who We're Looking For

• 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)

How to Apply

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.