Foster Carer - Early Years Professional

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

Job summary

A leading foster care service provider in Plymouth is seeking a Step Forward Foster Carer to provide stability and emotional support for children in need. This full-time, self-employed role involves offering a dedicated bedroom and the opportunity to make a significant difference in a child's life. Suitable candidates will be skilled in supporting children with emotional or behavioural needs and must be ready to commit to this rewarding journey.

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

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide a stable and loving home for children in need.
• Offer emotional support to help children heal and grow.

Skills

Skilled in supporting children with emotional or behavioural needs

Emotionally resilient

Reflective

Job description

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 | Education | Early Years

What You'll Do

Is it time to use your skills differently? Whether you've worked in nurseries, early years settings, family hubs or as an early years practitioner or educator, 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.

What You'll Receive

• 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

Who We're Looking For

• 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)

Apply

If you're ready to apply your 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.