Foster Carer - Family Assessment Worker - Plymouth - Sanctuary Personal

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

Job summary

A leading fostering agency is seeking dedicated individuals to become Step Forward Foster Carers in Plymouth. This role offers competitive compensation starting at £840 per week when a child is placed, along with extensive training and 24/7 support. Ideal candidates will have experience in family assessment and be emotionally resilient. This is an opportunity to make a profound difference in a child's life while providing them the stability and care they need.

Benefits

From £840 p/week

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 support and dedicated social work team

Qualifications

• Ready to offer full-time care and a dedicated bedroom.
• Skilled in supporting children with emotional or behavioural needs.
• Emotionally resilient and reflective.

Responsibilities

• Provide stability, love, and security for children.
• Work as part of a close-knit, supported team.
• Help children rebuild their lives from trauma.

Skills

Supporting children with emotional or behavioural needs

Emotional resilience

Reflective practice

Job description

Overview

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 Family Assessment Worker—supporting families through assessments to improve child welfare—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 family assessment 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.