Foster Carer - Home Manager

Sanctuary Personnel; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local fostering service is seeking a Step Forward Foster Carer in Plymouth to provide safety and emotional support to children transitioning out of care. The role requires commitment and the ability to foster a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates will offer full-time care and may have no children under 12 at home. Competitive weekly pay and comprehensive support provided.

Benefits

£840 per week when a child is placed

Extra allowances for birthdays and holidays

100% Council Tax exemption

Up to 28 nights paid respite per year

Bespoke training in trauma-informed care

24/7 support from a social work team

Qualifications

• Must be based in Plymouth or surrounding areas.
• Able to offer full‑time care with a dedicated bedroom.
• Willing to become self‑employed.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety, consistency, and emotional support to children.
• Offer stability, love, and security for children to rebuild their lives.
• Collaborate with a team to support young people transitioning from trauma.

Skills

Support for children with emotional or behavioral needs

Emotional resilience

Reflective practice

Job description

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.

Overview

Ready for a change? Use your skills to transform a child's life. Whether you've worked as a Home Manager—overseeing care, ensuring safeguarding, and leading teams—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.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety, consistency, and emotional support to children transitioning out of residential care.
• Offer stability, love, and security to help children rebuild their lives.
• Collaborate with a close‑knitted, fully supported team to support a young person move forward from trauma into stability and trust.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 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 assessed on a case‑by‑case basis).

Benefits

• 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.

How to Apply

Apply now to speak with our team and take your first step toward becoming a Step Forward Foster Carer in Plymouth.