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Foster Carer - Registered Manager - Plymouth - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd

Plymouth

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

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Job summary

A fostering agency in Plymouth is seeking Step Forward Foster Carers to provide care for children in need. The role involves offering stability, love, and a dedicated bedroom to children transitioning from residential care. Salary starts from £840 per week when a child is placed, along with additional benefits and comprehensive training. Candidates should be emotionally resilient and ready for a rewarding experience in fostering.

Benefits

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 from a dedicated social work team

Qualifications

  • Experience in managing or leading teams and safeguarding children.
  • Skills in supporting children with emotional or behavioral needs.
  • Emotionally resilient and reflective mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Provide stability, love, and security to children in care.
  • Offer full-time care in your home with a dedicated bedroom.
  • Be part of a local community supporting Plymouth's children.
Job description
Step Forward Foster Carer – Plymouth & Surrounding Areas

Salary From £840 per week when a child is placed

Employer: Sanctuary Personnel (in partnership with Plymouth City Council) | Location: Plymouth & surrounding areas | Employment Type: Full-time | Self-employed | Sector: Social Care | Leadership | Child Welfare

Is it time to use your skills differently? Whether you’ve worked as a Registered Manager—leading teams, safeguarding children, and ensuring quality of care—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’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?
  • 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 leadership and care 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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