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Foster Carer - SEN Worker - Plymouth - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd

Plymouth

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

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Job summary

A local fostering organization is looking for a dedicated Step Forward Foster Carer in Plymouth. You will provide crucial emotional support to children transitioning from care. This full-time role offers a competitive weekly salary starting from £840, as well as benefits like respite care and bespoke training. Skills in supporting children with emotional needs and emotional resilience are essential for this rewarding opportunity.

Benefits

Competitive salary from £840 per week
Extra allowances for celebrations
100% Council Tax exemption
Up to 28 nights paid respite per year
Bespoke training in trauma-informed care
24/7 out-of-hours support

Qualifications

  • Based in Plymouth or surrounding areas.
  • Ready to offer full-time care and a dedicated bedroom.
  • Willing to become self-employed.

Responsibilities

  • Provide emotional support to children in need.
  • Help children transition from trauma to stability.
  • Work as part of a close-knit team.

Skills

Supporting children with emotional or behavioural needs
Emotional resilience
Reflective practice
Job description
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

Is it time to use your skills differently?

Whether you’ve worked as an SEN support worker, helping children with additional needs overcome challenges and achieve their potential, 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 per 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
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.

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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