Foster Carer - Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

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

Job summary

A community care organization is seeking Step Forward Foster Carers in Plymouth to provide emotional support and stability for children in care. Ideal candidates will be based in the area and ready to offer full-time care. This role blends professional and personal commitment to help children heal and thrive. Compensation starts at £840 per week along with various allowances and support services.

Benefits

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 and therapeutic care

24/7 out-of-hours 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 to children in care.
• Offer stability, love and security to help children heal, grow and thrive.
• Deliver a full-circle approach that blends professional care with personal commitment within your own home.

Skills

Skilled in supporting children with emotional or behavioural needs

Emotionally resilient and reflective

Job description

Overview

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 | Mental Health | Psychological Support

Is it time to use your skills differently? Whether you've worked as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, delivering mental health support, or in related therapeutic roles, your experience 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 is a full-circle role that blends professional care with personal commitment, right in your own home.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety, consistency and emotional support to children in care.
• Offer stability, love and security to help children heal, grow and thrive.
• Deliver a full-circle approach that blends professional care with personal commitment within 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

Qualifications & Requirements

• 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)

Next Steps

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.