Foster Carer - Learning Disabilities Nurse - Plymouth - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A fostering agency is seeking a Step Forward Foster Carer in Plymouth to provide stability and emotional support to children transitioning from residential care. This role requires full-time dedication and emotional resilience to help children rebuild their lives. Candidates must be ready to become self-employed and ideally should not have children under 12 at home. Competitive salary starting from £840 per week when a child is placed, with additional benefits.

Benefits

From £840 per week (when a child is placed)

Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and celebrations

100% Council Tax exemption

Up to 28-nights of paid respite per year

Bespoke training in trauma-informed care

24/7 support

Access to Mockingbird Fostering Model

Qualifications

• Experienced in supporting children with emotional or behavioural needs.
• Willing to become self-employed.
• Located in Plymouth or surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time care and a dedicated bedroom.
• Help children move forward from trauma into stability and trust.
• Work as part of a supported team.

Skills

Support for children with emotional or behavioural needs

Emotional resilience

Reflective practice

Self-employment readiness

Job description

Salary From £840 per week when a child is placed

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 | Residential Management | Child Welfare

Is it time to use your skills differently?

Whether you’ve worked as a Learning Disabilities Nurse—supporting individuals with learning disabilities to live fulfilling lives—you 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 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

Could this be you?

• 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 learning disabilities nursing 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.

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