Foster Carer - Drug & Alcohol Worker - Plymouth - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local fostering organization in Plymouth is seeking compassionate individuals to become Step Forward Foster Carers, providing stability and support to vulnerable children. This fulfilling role requires full-time commitment and emotional resilience, with opportunities for training and community engagement. A dedicated bedroom for care is essential and experience in supporting children is preferred. Competitive pay starts from £840 per week when a child is placed.

Benefits

Extra allowances for 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 as a Drug & Alcohol Worker or similar role.
• Willingness to become self-employed.
• Skilled in providing care to children.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety, consistency, and emotional support to children.
• Collaborate with a supported team to aid child transitions.
• Offer full-time care and dedication.

Skills

Support vulnerable people

Emotional resilience

Reflective practice

Support children with emotional or behavioral needs

Job description

Overview

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 | Residential Management | Child Welfare

Is it time to use your skills differently?

Whether you’ve worked as a Drug & Alcohol Worker—supporting vulnerable people through trauma, recovery, and change—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 drug and alcohol 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.