Step Forward Foster Carer: Transform Young 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 social work support

Mockingbird Fostering Model

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel in partnership with Plymouth City Council is seeking Step Forward Foster Carers in Plymouth and surrounding areas. The role offers a real way to transform a child’s life by providing a safe home, emotional support, and stability.

You’ll be self-employed and work full-time from your own home with a dedicated bedroom, and you’ll benefit from council tax exemption, paid respite, specialised trauma-informed training, and 24/7 social support to help you and the child thrive.

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

• Foster in Plymouth and surrounding areas, providing safety, consistency and emotional support to children.
• Work as part of the Step Forward programme, helping children transition from care to stability.
• Offer long-term fostering in your own home with a dedicated bedroom and full-time commitment.
• Collaborate with a supportive team to ensure the wellbeing and development of placed children.

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel in partnership with Plymouth City Council is seeking Step Forward Foster Carers in Plymouth and surrounding areas. The role offers a real way to transform a child’s life by providing a safe home, emotional support, and stability.

You’ll be self-employed and work full-time from your own home with a dedicated bedroom, and you’ll benefit from council tax exemption, paid respite, specialised trauma-informed training, and 24/7 social support to help you and the child thrive.