Foster Carer - Housing Manager

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

Job summary

A fostering agency in partnership with local authorities in Plymouth is seeking dedicated individuals to become foster carers. The role involves providing stability and emotional support to children transitioning from residential care. Candidates should have strong skills in supporting children with emotional or behavioural needs. This position offers significant training and financial support, making it a deeply rewarding opportunity.

Benefits

From £840 p/week when a child is placed

Extra allowances for birthdays and holidays

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

Qualifications

• Based in Plymouth or surrounding areas for full-time care.
• Willing to become self-employed.
• Ideally no children under 12 at home, assessed case-by-case.

Responsibilities

• Provide stable and secure home environment for children.
• Support children transitioning from residential care.
• Employ trauma-informed care approaches to support healing.

Skills

Supporting children with emotional or behavioural needs

Emotional resilience

Reflective practice

Job description

Overview

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 | Housing Support | Community Services.

About the Role

Is it time to use your skills differently? Whether you've worked as a Housing Manager—ensuring people have safe, secure places to live, managing tenancy support, or leading housing services—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\'ll You Receive

• 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

Who We\'re Looking For

• 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)

Next Steps

Is it time for a change? If you\'re ready to apply your housing leadership and safeguarding experience 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.