Foster Carer - Residential Childcare Worker

Sanctuary Personnel; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care provider seeks a Step Forward Foster Carer in Plymouth, committed to providing nurturing care for children needing emotional support. This full-time self-employed role involves collaborating with a dedicated team to help young people rebuild their lives. Ideal candidates are emotionally resilient and experienced in childcare, looking to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable children.

Benefits

From £840 p/week

Extra allowances for birthdays and holidays

100% Council Tax exemption

Paid respite up to 28 nights per year

Bespoke training in trauma-informed care

24/7 out-of-hours support

Qualifications

• Experience as a Residential Childcare Worker preferred.
• Able to offer a dedicated bedroom for the child.
• Willing to become self-employed.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurturing care and emotional support to children.
• Help young people transition from trauma to stability.
• Collaborate with a supportive team of professionals.

Skills

Supporting children with emotional or behavioural needs

Emotional resilience

Reflective practice

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 | Residential Management | Child Welfare.

Is it time to use your skills differently? Whether you've worked as a Residential Childcare Worker—supporting children's daily routines, ensuring safeguarding, and providing emotional care—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.

What the role involves

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 per 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

Who we’re looking for

• 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)

How to apply

If you\'re ready to apply your residential childcare experience in a new and deeply rewarding way, 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.