Foster Carer - Community Support Officer - Plymouth - Sanctuary Personal

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

Job summary

A leading fostering agency in Plymouth is seeking compassionate individuals to become Foster Carers. You will provide full-time care, emotional support, and stability to children in need. The role offers a salary starting at £840 per week when a child is placed, plus additional benefits such as training and council tax exemption. If you're ready to make a profound impact, apply to become a Foster Carer in Plymouth.

Benefits

Extra allowances for celebrations

100% Council Tax exemption

Paid respite

Bespoke training

24/7 support

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support and stability to children in foster care.
• Work with a dedicated social work team for assistance.
• Participate in training on trauma-informed care.

Skills

Community Support Experience

Emotional Resilience

Reflective Skills

Job description

Foster Carer – Community Support Officer

Salary From £840 per week when a child is placed

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 | Residential Management | Child Welfare.

Is it time to use your skills differently?

Whether you’ve worked as a Community Support Officer—helping vulnerable individuals and families access services and support—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 community support 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.

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