Foster Carer - Family Support Worker

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

Job summary

A social care organization in Tavistock is seeking a dedicated Step Forward Foster Carer. This role requires full-time commitment to provide stability and emotional support to young people in Plymouth. Candidates should have experience with children in care, emotional resilience, and be prepared to work as self-employed. Generous compensation starts at £840 per week when a child is placed, along with additional benefits like training and support.

Benefits

From £840 per week

Extra allowances for celebrations

100% Council Tax exemption

Paid respite leave

Bespoke training

24/7 support from a social work team

Qualifications

• Ready to offer full-time care and have a dedicated bedroom.
• Skilled in supporting children with emotional or behavioral needs.
• Willing to become self-employed.

Responsibilities

• Provide stability, love, and security to children.
• Work as part of a close-knit team.
• Help young people transition from trauma into stability.

Skills

Emotional resilience

Experience with children in care

Support for emotional or behavioral needs

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 | 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

• 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
• 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 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.