Foster Carer - Early Years Educator - Plymouth - Sanctuary Personal

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

Job summary

A childcare agency in Plymouth seeks a Step Forward Foster Carer to provide stability and care to children transitioning out of residential care. The role requires a full-time commitment and the ability to support children with emotional needs. Applicants should be based in Plymouth or surrounding areas and willing to become self-employed. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on a child's life.

Benefits

From £840 p/week when a child is placed

Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and celebrations

100% Council Tax exemption

Up to 28 nights of paid respite p/year

Bespoke training in trauma-informed care

24/7 out-of-hours support

Access to Mockingbird Fostering Model

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide stability, love, and security to children.
• Support young people transitioning out of residential care.
• Work as part of a team to help children move forward.

Skills

Support children with emotional or behavioural needs

Early years education skills

Emotionally resilient

Reflective practitioner

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 | Residential Management | Child Welfare

Is it time to use your skills differently?

Whether you’ve worked as an Early Years Educator—supporting children’s development and learning in their early years 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?

• 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 early years education 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.