Foster Carer – Domestic Violence Worker

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra allowances for birthdays,holid…

100% Council Tax exemption (eligiblity

Up to 28-nights of paid respite p/year

Bespoke training in trauma-informedth

24/7 out-of-hours support and a social

Access to Mockingbird Fostering Model

Be part of a local community

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel in partnership with Plymouth City Council seeks a Step Forward Foster Carer in Plymouth and surrounding areas. The role involves welcoming a child into your home, delivering safety, stability and emotional support to help them heal and thrive.

The position is full-time and self-employed, with flexible remuneration aligned to placements and community needs. This is a socially rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference in a child’s life.

Qualifications

• Experience in foster care or domestic violence support
• Able to provide home-based care for a child
• Emotionally resilient and reflective
• Willing to become self-employed

Responsibilities

• Provide safety, consistency, and emotional support to children in Plymouth
• Help children heal, grow and thrive through Step Forward programme
• Collaborate with Sanctuary Personnel and Plymouth City Council
• Offer stability and love in a family home

Skills

Foster care experience

Emotional resilience

Behavioural support

Self-employed

Job description

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 | Domestic Violence Support | Education

Is it time to use your skills differently?

Whether you’ve worked as a domestic violence worker—supporting survivors and helping families find safety and healing—your experience 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?

• 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 skills in a new and deeply rewarding way, then this is your opportunity.

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