Foster Carer – Resiliance Mentor

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

From £840 p/week when a child is placd

Birthday/holidays allowances

Council Tax exemption

Respite days

Trauma-informed training

24/7 out-of-hours support

Fostering Network access

Local community integration

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel, in partnership with Plymouth City Council, seeks Step Forward Foster Carers in Plymouth and surrounding areas. You will provide full-time foster care from your own home, meeting eligibility criteria and safeguarding standards.

The role offers a competitive weekly salary from £840 when a child is placed, with additional allowances and support services. Ideal candidates have a dedicated bedroom, a history of supporting children or vulnerable individuals, and residency status

Qualifications

• Be 21 years of age or over
• Have a spare, dedicated bedroom in your home
• Have experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable adults (professionally or personally)
• Be a British citizen or hold Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK

Responsibilities

• This role focuses on providing safe, stable foster care in your own home while supporting a child’s emotional and developmental needs.
• You’ll work as part of a team, following local authority guidelines and safeguarding procedures.
• You will help children transition from challenging circumstances toward stability and growth.

Skills

Age 21+

Spare bedroom

Experience with children/young people

UK citizenship or ILR

Job description

Salary From £840 per week when a child is placed

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 | Youth Mentoring | Education

To foster in the UK, you must meet all of the following requirements:

• Be 21 years of age or over
• Have a spare, dedicated bedroom in your home
• Have experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable adults (professionally or personally)
• Be a British citizen or hold Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK

Important – Visa Status

We are unable to accept applications from individuals who hold:

• EU Settled or Pre-Settled Status
• Skilled Worker visas
• Any other temporary or time-limited visa

Fostering requires permanent residency status in the UK.

If you do not meet all of the above criteria, please do not apply, as your application will not be progressed

Is it time to use your skills differently?

Whether you’ve worked as a resilience mentor - helping young people build emotional strength, cope with challenges, and thrive - 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.

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?

We’re looking for people who are:

• 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.