In-Home Foster Carer: Trauma-Informed Support & Growth

Sanctuary Personnel; Saltash; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Council tax exemption

Paid respite

Trauma-informed training

24/7 out-of-hours support

Community connection

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel, in partnership with Plymouth City Council, is seeking foster carers in Plymouth and surrounding areas. The role involves housing a child in your own home and providing safety, consistency, and emotional support.

Salary starts from £840 per week when a child is placed, with additional allowances and support from a dedicated social work team. Applicants should be based in Plymouth or surrounding areas and meet residency and visa requirements for the UK.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Provide foster care in Plymouth and surrounding areas
• Offer safety, consistency, and emotional support to children in your own home
• Be part of a supported team through the Step Forward programme

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel, in partnership with Plymouth City Council, is seeking foster carers in Plymouth and surrounding areas. The role involves housing a child in your own home and providing safety, consistency, and emotional support.

Salary starts from £840 per week when a child is placed, with additional allowances and support from a dedicated social work team. Applicants should be based in Plymouth or surrounding areas and meet residency and visa requirements for the UK.