Foster Carer - Youth Worker

Sanctuary Personnel; Plymouth; In loco; GBP 34.015 - 42.424; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Council Tax exemption

Paid respite nights

Trauma-informed care training

24/7 out-of-hours support

Mockingbird Fostering Model access

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Sanctuary Personnel in partnership with Plymouth City Council is recruiting Step Forward Foster Carer for Plymouth and surrounding areas. The role offers a fostering path with a dedicated bedroom and full-time care responsibilities.

Salary starts from £840 per week when a child is placed, with additional allowances and extensive training in trauma-informed care. This is a full-time, self-employed position designed to keep children close to home and supported by a dedicated social work team.

Competenze

• Be 21 years of age or over.
• Have a spare, dedicated bedroom in your home.
• Have experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable adults (professionally or personally).
• Be a British citizen or hold Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK.
• Important – Visa Status: We are unable to accept applications from individuals who hold EU Settled or Pre-Settled Status, Graduate visas, Skilled Worker visas, Student visas, Health & Care Worker visas, Spouse Visa, or any other temporary or time-limited visa.
• Fostering requires permanent residency status in the UK.

Mansioni

• Provide safety, consistency and emotional support to children and young people in your care.
• Offer full-time foster care in your own home with a dedicated bedroom.
• Collaborate with Plymouth City Council and our social work team to support children’s wellbeing.
• Receive bespoke training in trauma-informed and therapeutic care and access 24/7 support.

Conoscenze

Experience supporting children/young/

Be 21 years old or over

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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 | Youth Work | Education

To foster in the UK, you must meet all of the following requirements:

• Be 21 years of age or over
• Have a spare, dedicated bedroom in your home
• Have experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable adults (professionally or personally)
• Be a British citizen or hold Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK

Important – Visa Status

We are unable to accept applications from individuals who hold:

• EU Settled or Pre-Settled Status
• Graduate visas
• Skilled Worker visas
• Student visas
• Health & Care Worker visas
• Spouse Visa
• Any other temporary or time-limited visa

Fostering requires permanent residency status in the UK.

If you do not meet all of the above criteria, please do not apply, as your application will not be progressed.

Whether you’ve worked as a youth worker—building trust with young people, supporting them through tough times, and helping them reach their potential—your experience could change a child’s life in ways you never imagine.

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 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?

• 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.