Foster Carer - Family Support Worker - Plymouth - Sanctuary Personal

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

Job summary

A leading social care provider is seeking dedicated individuals to become Step Forward Foster Carers in Plymouth. This full-time, self-employed role involves providing emotional support and stability to children in need, ensuring their well-being. Ideal candidates will have experience in caring for children with emotional or behavioral needs. Competitive salaries start from £840 per week with added support and training.

Benefits

Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and celebrations

100% Council Tax exemption

Paid respite up to 28 nights per year

Bespoke training in trauma-informed care

24/7 out-of-hours support

Access to community foster support models

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide care to children transitioning out of residential care.
• Offer emotional support and stability to foster children.

Skills

Supporting children with emotional or behavioural needs

Emotional resilience

Reflective practice

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 | 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 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-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.

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