Foster Carer - Psychology Assistant - Plymouth - Sanctuary Personal

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

Job summary

A social care organization in Plymouth is seeking Step Forward Foster Carers to provide care and support to children transitioning from residential care. This rewarding role requires emotional resilience and a commitment to fostering stability in children's lives. As a foster carer, you will work within a supportive team, making a meaningful impact on young people's futures. The role offers competitive pay starting from £840 per week and various allowances.

Benefits

Extra allowances for birthdays and holidays

100% Council Tax exemption (eligibility criteria applies)

28-nights of paid respite per year

Bespoke training in trauma-informed care

24/7 out-of-hours support

Qualifications

• Skilled in supporting children with emotional or behavioural needs.
• Emotionally resilient and reflective.
• Willing to become self-employed.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time care and a dedicated bedroom for children.
• Offer stability, love, and security to young people transitioning from residential care.

Skills

Experience as a psychology assistant

Support for children with emotional needs

Emotional resilience

Job description

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 | Education | Psychology

Why Consider Step Forward Fostering?

Whether you’ve worked as a psychology assistant, mental health support worker, or in therapeutic settings, your experience could change a child’s life in ways you never imagined. 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 this specialist role? It’s 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?

• 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.