Foster Carer - Nanny/Child Minders

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

Job summary

A leading fostering agency in Plymouth aims to recruit dedicated individuals to transform children's lives as Step Forward Foster Carers. You'll provide emotional support and stability in a nurturing environment, helping vulnerable children heal and grow. The role offers competitive weekly pay, comprehensive training, and support from a dedicated team. Ideal candidates will demonstrate emotional resilience and a commitment to fostering without children under 12 at home.

Benefits

From £840 per week

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 support

Community involvement

Qualifications

• Experience as a nanny, childminder, or in private family care.
• Ready to provide full-time care and a dedicated bedroom.
• Willing to become self-employed.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and emotional support to foster children.
• Work as part of a supported team to help children heal.
• Offer stability, love, and security in your home.

Skills

Emotional resilience

Reflective skills

Ability to support children with emotional needs

Job description

Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child's Life

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 | Childcare | Education

Is it time to use your skills differently? Whether you've worked as a nanny, childminder, or in private family care, your experience supporting children's emotional and developmental needs 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 will work as part of a close-knit, fully supported team, helping a young person move forward from trauma into stability and trust. It's not 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 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

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 will assess on a case‑by‑case basis)

Is it time for a change? If you're ready to apply your skills 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.