Foster Carer - Nursing Manager - Plymouth - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fostering agency is looking for Step Forward Foster Carers in Plymouth to provide full-time care, support children facing challenges, and work within a close-knit team. Ideal candidates will be emotionally resilient and skilled in caring for children. The role offers £840 per week when a child is placed, along with extra allowances and ongoing support.

Benefits

100% Council Tax exemption

Up to 28-nights of paid respite per year

Bespoke training in trauma-informed care

Qualifications

• Skilled in supporting children with emotional or behavioral needs.
• Willing to become self-employed.
• Ideally with no children under 12 at home.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time foster care to a child.
• Assist young people in moving from trauma into stability.
• Participate in ongoing training and support initiatives.

Skills

Emotional resilience

Supporting children with emotional or behavioral needs

Ability to offer full-time care

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 | Residential Management | Child Welfare

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 nursing management 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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