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 | Youth Justice | Rehabilitation
Is it time to use your skills differently?
Whether you’ve worked in youth offending services, rehabilitation, or youth justice, your experience 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?
- 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.
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Foster Carer – Youth Offending in Plymouth employer: Sanctuary Personnel
Sanctuary Personnel is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for Social Workers in the Children Looked After Team. Located in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, employees benefit from competitive salaries, ongoing training, and opportunities for professional growth, all while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families. The company's commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion ensures that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to their community.
