Foster Carer - Teaching Assistant - Plymouth - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization is seeking a dedicated Step Forward Foster Carer in Plymouth. This role involves providing not just a home, but a stable environment for children transitioning from trauma, alongside becoming part of a supportive care team. Training and support are offered. Ideal candidates should be emotionally resilient, reflective, and based in Plymouth or surrounding areas.

Benefits

From £840 per week when a child is placed

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

Access to community fostering networks

Qualifications

• Skilled in supporting children with emotional or behavioural needs.
• Willingness to become self-employed.
• Ideally, no children under 12 at home (assessed case-by-case).

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time care and a dedicated bedroom for children.
• Support young people transitioning from trauma to stability.
• Participate in bespoke training in trauma-informed care.

Skills

Supporting children with emotional needs

Emotional resilience

Reflective practice

Job description

Social Worker - Adults Multi-Disciplinary Team

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 | Education | Teaching Support

Is it time to use your skills differently? Whether you’ve worked as a teaching assistant, learning support assistant, or in classroom-based SEN roles, 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.

Apply now to speak with our team and take your first step toward becoming a Step Forward Foster Carer in Plymouth.