Foster Carer - Emotional Wellbeing Practitioner

Sanctuary Personnel; Plymouth; Vor Ort; GBP 34.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Extra allowances for birthdays/hol ida

100% Council Tax exemption (eligiblity

Up to 28 nights of paid respite per ay

Bespoke trauma-informed training

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

Access to Mockingbird Fostering Model

Be part of a local community close to

Supportive team environment

Zusammenfassung

Sanctuary Personnel, in partnership with Plymouth City Council, seeks Step Forward Foster Carers for Plymouth and nearby areas. Salary starts from £840 per week when a child is placed; role is full-time or self-employed within social care.

The programme provides safety, consistency, and emotional support to children who need stability, in carers' own homes. Join a supported team and help local children heal and thrive.

Qualifikationen

• Must be 21+ years old and have a spare, dedicated bedroom.
• Experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable adults.
• Be a British citizen or hold Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK.

Aufgaben

• Provide a safe, stable home for a foster child.
• Offer emotional support and daily care in your own home.
• Collaborate with social workers as part of the Step Forward fostering programme.

Kenntnisse

Be 21+ years old

Spare bedroom in home

Experience with children or vulnerable

UK residency (British citizen or ILR)

Jobbeschreibung

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

To foster in the UK, you must meet all of the following requirements:

• Be 21 years of age or over
• Have a spare, dedicated bedroom in your home
• Have experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable adults (professionally or personally)
• Be a British citizen or hold Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK

Important - Visa Status

We are unable to accept applications from individuals who hold:

• EU Settled or Pre-Settled Status
• Graduate visas
• Skilled Worker visas
• Student visas
• Health & Care Worker visas
• Spouse Visa
• Any other temporary or time-limited visa

Fostering requires permanent residency status in the UK.

If you do not meet all of the above criteria, please do not apply, as your application will not be progressed

Is it time to use your skills differently?

Whether you've worked as an Emotional Wellbeing Practitioner-supporting children and young people with their emotional health and resilience-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?

We're looking for people who are:

• Based in Plymouth or surrounding areas
• Ready to offer full-time care and a dedicated bedroom