PLYMOUTH_LinkedIn Spons Job Ad (Single Carers)Become a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer with Plymouth City Council.Sanctuary Personnel (in partnership with Plymouth City Council) | Full-time | Self-employedPackage: From 840 per week when a child is placed + extra allowances for birthdays & holidaysIf you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.Use Your Professional Skills to Transform a Childs LifePlymouth City Council is looking for Step Forward Foster Carers to provide stable, nurturing homes for young people moving on from residential care in and around the region.As a Step Forward Foster Carer, you will welcome a child or young person into your home and provide full-time care, often supporting those with more complex emotional or behavioural needs. Fostering is not just for couples - what matters most is your dedication, patience, and ability to create a safe, supportive home. Most Foster Carers in the UK are single, proving that one caring adult can make an extraordinary difference.If you have experience in education, healthcare, social care, youth work, or similar roles, you may already have the professional skills to make a life-changing impact.Could You Foster?If you can stay calm under pressure and want to use your professional skills in a deeply rewarding new way, we would love to speak with you. Start a no-obligation conversation today.What You ReceiveFrom 840 per week when a child is placed and additionally:Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and celebrations100% Council Tax exemptionUp to 28-nights of paid respite per yearTrauma-informed and therapeutic training24/7 support from a dedicated fostering teamAccess to the Mockingbird Fostering Model and The Fostering NetworkThis is a full-time role in your own home. A spare bedroom dedicated to fostering is essential.Ready to Learn More?If youre ready to use your professional skills in a deeply rewarding new way, we would love to speak with you. Start a no-obligation conversation today to find out more. PLYMOUTH_LinkedIn Spons Job Ad (Skills Focused Version)Become a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer with Plymouth City Council.Sanctuary Personnel (in partnership with Plymouth City Council) | Full-time | Self-employed Package: From 840 per week when a child is placed + extra allowances for birthdays & holidaysUse Your Professional Skills in a New and Highly Rewarding WayPlymouth City Council is recruiting Step Forward Foster Carers to support young people moving on from residential care into stable, nurturing home environments.If you have experience in education, healthcare, social care, youth work, or similar roles, then your professional skills could already make a transformative difference in a childs life.About the RoleAs a Step Forward Foster Carer, you will welcome a young person into your home and provide full-time care, supported by a dedicated local fostering team. Many young people have complex emotional or behavioural needs, and you will play a vital role in helping them feel safe, valued, and ready for their next steps.A spare bedroom that can be dedicated to fostering a child is essential.Were Looking for People Who Can:Stay calm under pressureOffer stability, patience, and a nurturing home environmentUse their professional experience to support a young persons progressProvide full-time care from homeWhat You Will Receive:From 840 per week when a child is placedExtra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and celebrations100% Council Tax exemptionUp to 28 nights of paid respite per yearTrauma-informed and therapeutic training24/7 support from a dedicated fostering teamPeer support through the Mockingbird Constellation modelReady to Learn More? xjdpvnf If youre ready to use your professional skills in a deeply rewarding new way, we would love to speak with you. Start a no-obligation conversation today to find out more.
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Foster Parent