Foster Carer - Work Placement Coordinator - Plymouth - Sanctuary Personal

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

Job summary

A leading social care organization is seeking a Foster Carer – Work Placement Coordinator in Plymouth. This role offers a salary from £840 per week when a child is placed. Applicants should provide full-time care and possess skills in supporting children with emotional or behavioral needs. The position includes extensive training and 24/7 support.

Benefits

Extra allowances for celebrations

100% Council Tax exemption

Up to 28-nights of paid respite per year

Bespoke training in therapeutic care

24/7 out-of-hours support

Access to fostering resources

Qualifications

• Experience in work placement coordination or relevant fields.
• Ability to provide full-time care and a dedicated bedroom.
• Willingness to become self-employed.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and loving environment for children.
• Support young people transitioning from residential care.
• Engage with a dedicated social work team for guidance.

Skills

Emotional resilience

Support for children with emotional or behavioral needs

Commitment to a dedicated care environment

Job description

Foster Carer – Work Placement Coordinator

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 | Residential Management | Child Welfare

Is it time to use your skills differently?

Whether you’ve worked as a Work Placement Coordinator—organising and supporting placements that help young people build skills and confidence—you 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 work placement coordination 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.

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