Foster Carer - Restorative Justice Worker

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

Job summary

A fostering agency in Plymouth seeks to recruit Step Forward Foster Carers to provide emotional support and stability for children in need. This role entails offering full-time care in your home, ensuring children can heal and thrive in a loving environment. Candidates must be ready to become self-employed and ideally have no children under 12 at home. Competitive weekly remuneration starts from £840 when a child is placed, along with additional allowances and support.

Benefits

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 support from a dedicated team

Qualifications

• Must be based in Plymouth or surrounding areas.
• Ready to offer full-time care and a dedicated bedroom.
• Ideally have no children under 12 at home.

Responsibilities

• Provide a stable and loving home for a child.
• Offer emotional support and guidance.
• Participate in bespoke training and support.

Skills

Supporting children with emotional or behavioural needs

Emotional resilience

Reflective skills

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 | Youth Justice | Education.

Opportunity

Is it time to use your skills differently? Whether you\'ve worked in restorative justice—helping young people reflect, repair harm, and rebuild relationships—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

• 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

Candidate Profile

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)

Next Steps

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.