Step Forward Foster Carer: Transform Lives at Home

Sanctuary Personnel; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Council Tax exemption

Respite allowances

Trauma-informed training

24/7 support

Fostering model access

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel, in partnership with Plymouth City Council, is seeking a Step Forward Foster Carer in Plymouth and surrounding areas. The role is full-time or self-employed, with salary from 840 per week when a child is placed. Candidates must be over 21, have a spare bedroom, and relevant experience with children or vulnerable groups.

Visa and residency rules apply. This is a deeply rewarding, home‑based foster role that requires emotional resilience, commitment, and the ability to work

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, stability and emotional support to children in care.
• Collaborate with Plymouth City Council and Sanctuary Personnel to support placements.

Skills

Be 21 years of age or over

Dedicated bedroom in home

Experience supporting children or at‑v

British citizen or ILR

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel, in partnership with Plymouth City Council, is seeking a Step Forward Foster Carer in Plymouth and surrounding areas. The role is full-time or self-employed, with salary from 840 per week when a child is placed. Candidates must be over 21, have a spare bedroom, and relevant experience with children or vulnerable groups.

Visa and residency rules apply. This is a deeply rewarding, home‑based foster role that requires emotional resilience, commitment, and the ability to work