Foster Carer - Inclusion Support Worker - Plymouth - Sanctuary Personal

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

Job summary

A local foster care agency in Plymouth seeks dedicated Step Forward Foster Carers to provide safety and emotional support to children in need. The role involves offering stability and love to help children heal. Applicants should be based in Plymouth, willing to become self-employed, and capable of supporting children with emotional or behavioral needs.

Benefits

From £840 per week

Extra allowances for celebrations

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

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

Responsibilities

• Provide safety, consistency, and emotional support to a child.
• Work as part of a supported team for child stability.

Skills

Support children with emotional or behavioral 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 | Residential Management | Child Welfare

Responsibilities

• Provide safety, consistency, and emotional support to a child in your home.
• Offer stability, love, and security to help children heal and thrive.
• Work as part of a supported team to help a young person move from trauma to stability and trust.

What You’ll Receive

• From £840 per 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

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 (case-by-case basis)

Apply

If you’re ready to apply your inclusion support 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.