Foster Carer - Family Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading fostering agency is seeking enthusiastic individuals in Plymouth to take on the rewarding role of Step Forward Foster Carer. You'll provide essential support to children needing stability and love in their lives. This full-time role, which requires a dedicated bedroom, offers competitive compensation and ongoing support to ensure you thrive in this impactful position.

Benefits

£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

• Based in Plymouth or surrounding areas.
• Ready to offer full-time care and dedicated bedroom.
• Willing to become self-employed.
• Ideally no children under 12 at home.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and emotional support to young people.
• Help children transition from trauma to stability and trust.
• Work as part of a support team.

Skills

Supporting children with emotional or behavioural needs

Emotional resilience

Reflective practice

Job description

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 | Education | Family Support

Is it time to use your skills differently?

Whether you've worked as a family support worker, early help practitioner, or in child protection and safeguarding, 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

• £840 per 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 per 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
• 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‑basis)

Is it time for a change?

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