Foster Carer - Nanny/Child Minders - Ashburton - Sanctuary Personal

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

Job summary

A local fostering agency is seeking dedicated individuals to become Step Forward Foster Carers in Plymouth. You will provide emotional support and stability to children transitioning from care. This rewarding role requires full-time commitment and a dedicated bedroom for the child. Benefits include a salary starting from £840 per week, allowances, and specialized training. Ideal candidates will have experience supporting children with emotional needs.

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 from a dedicated social work team

Access to fostering models and networks

Community involvement in supporting local children

Qualifications

• Must be based in Plymouth or surrounding areas.
• Ready to offer full-time care and a dedicated bedroom.
• Ideally no children under 12 at home, assessed case-by-case.

Responsibilities

• Provide stability, love, and security to children.
• Work as part of a close-knit team supporting young people.
• Help children transition from trauma to stability.

Skills

Skilled in supporting children with emotional or behavioural needs

Emotionally resilient

Reflective

Willing to become self-employed

Job description

Social Worker - Adults Multi-Disciplinary Team

Salary From £840 per week when a child is placed

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 | 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’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?

We’re looking for people who are:

• 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 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.