Foster Carer - Designated Safeguarding Lead - Plymouth - Sanctuary Personal

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

Job summary

A social care organization is seeking Foster Carers in Plymouth to oversee safeguarding and support children with emotional needs. This full-time role offers substantial weekly pay and numerous allowances, providing a unique opportunity to impact lives positively. Applicants should be ready for self-employment and dedicated care.

Benefits

From £840 per week when a child is placed

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 care

24/7 out-of-hours support

Access to Mockingbird Fostering Model

Community involvement

Qualifications

• Experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Willing to be self-employed.
• Ability to provide full-time care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safeguarding policies and protect children's welfare.
• Provide stability, love, and security to children.
• Work as part of a supported team.

Skills

Emotional resilience

Support for children with behavioral needs

Reflective practice

Job description

Overview

Foster Carer – Designated Safeguarding Lead. Salary From £840 per week when a child is placed. Employer: Sanctuary Personnel (in partnership with Plymouth City Council). Location: Plymouth & surrounding areas. 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 Designated Safeguarding Lead overseeing safeguarding policies and protecting children’s welfare, you could change a child’s life. There’s an urgent need for foster carers in Plymouth, especially for young people transitioning out of residential care. Through the Step Forward programme you can provide 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 per 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 safeguarding leadership 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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