Foster Carer - Pupil Support Assistant - Plymouth - Sanctuary Personal

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

Job summary

A leading fostering service provider is seeking a Step Forward Foster Carer in Plymouth. This role involves offering stability, support, and emotional care to children transitioning out of residential settings. Applicants should be based in Plymouth, skilled in child support, and willing to become self-employed. This opportunity offers a competitive salary starting at £840 per week, along with training and support.

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 and dedicated social work team

Qualifications

• Based in Plymouth or surrounding areas.
• Skilled in supporting children with emotional or behavioural needs.
• Willing to become self-employed.

Responsibilities

• Provide stability, love, and security to children.
• Work as part of a supported team to help young people heal and thrive.

Skills

Support for children with emotional or behavioural needs

Emotional resilience

Reflective practice

Job description

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

Is it time to use your skills differently?

Whether you’ve worked as a Pupil Support Assistant—helping children with their educational and emotional needs—you 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?

• 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 pupil support assistant 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.