Foster Carer - Healthcare Assistant & Support Worker

Sanctuary Personnel

Tavistock

On-site

GBP 34,000 - 42,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Council Tax exemption

Training in trauma-informed care

24/7 out-of-hours support

Access to fostering models

Community involvement in Plymouth

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel, in partnership with Plymouth City Council, is seeking foster carers in Plymouth and surrounding areas. The role offers a starting salary from £840 per week when a child is placed, with full-time or self-employed terms.

This opportunity is part of the Step Forward fostering programme, delivering safety, stability and emotional support to children and young people in care. The ideal candidate lives in Plymouth or surrounding area, is 21+, has a spare bedroom, and has

Qualifications

Must be 21 years of age or over.
Must have a spare, dedicated bedroom in your home.
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.

Responsibilities

Provide safety, consistency, and emotional support to children in your care.
Foster within your own home as part of the Step Forward programme.
Collaborate with a dedicated social work team and local authorities to ensure the child’s needs are met.

Skills

21+ years or older

Spare bedroom in home

Experience with children or vulnerable

British citizen or ILR

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 | Healthcare | Support Work

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.

Is it time to use your skills differently?

Whether you've worked as a healthcare assistant, support worker, or in care homes, mental health services or community support, 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: