Foster Carer - Social Care Coordinator - Plymouth - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization is seeking Step Forward Foster Carers in Plymouth & surrounding areas. This full-time, self-employed role involves providing emotional support to children transitioning from residential care. Ideal candidates will have experience in social care, emotional resilience, and a commitment to making a positive impact in children's lives. The position offers a salary starting at £840 per week when a child is placed, along with additional allowances and comprehensive training.

Benefits

Extra allowances for birthdays and holidays

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

• Experience in social care or similar fields.
• Willingness to become self-employed.
• Ready to offer full-time care.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety, consistency, and emotional support to children.
• Work as part of a supportive team to transition children from trauma to stability.
• Manage and coordinate care plans for fostered children.

Skills

Supporting children with emotional or behavioural needs

Emotional resilience

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 | Community Support | Child Welfare

Is it time to use your skills differently? Whether you’ve worked as a Social Care Coordinator—managing care plans, coordinating services, and advocating for vulnerable individuals—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.

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.

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 coordination and care experience 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.