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

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

Job summary

A leading fostering agency in the UK is seeking Step Forward Foster Carers to provide emotional support and stability for children in Plymouth and surrounding areas. Ideal candidates will offer full-time care, have a dedicated bedroom available, and be experienced in supporting children with emotional or behavioral needs. This is a self-employed position with competitive weekly pay and comprehensive support.

Benefits

Weekly pay from £840

Extra allowances for celebrations

100% Council Tax exemption

Paid respite care

Bespoke training

24/7 support

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide safety, consistency, and emotional support for children.
• Help children transition from residential care to home.
• Offer stability, love, and security to rebuild lives.

Skills

Supporting children with emotional or behavioural needs

Emotional resilience

Reflective practice

Job description

Overview

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 | Childcare | Education.

Why consider Step Forward Fostering?

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.

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.

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