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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.
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
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.
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.
We’re looking for people who are:
If you’re ready to apply your skills in a new and deeply rewarding way, then this is your opportunity.