Job Title

Job DescriptionBe one of the first applicants, read the complete overview of the role below, then send your application for consideration.Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Childs LifeStep Forward Foster Carer Plymouth & Surrounding AreasEmployer: Sanctuary Personnel (in partnership with Plymouth City Council)Location: Plymouth & surrounding areasSalary: From 840 per week when a child is placedEmployment Type: Full-time | Self-employedSector: Social Care | Childcare | EducationIs it time to use your skills differently? Whether youve worked as a nanny, childminder, or in private family care, your experience supporting childrens emotional and developmental needs could change a childs life in ways you never imagined. Right now, theres 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 childs head, its about offering them the stability, love, and security they need to rebuild their lives. Its 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. Youll work as part of a close-knit, fully supported team, helping a young person move forward from trauma into stability and trust. This isnt just a job, its a chance to change lives, including your own.What Youll 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 Plymouths children stay close to homeCould this be you? Were looking for people who are: 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 well assess on a case-by-case basis)Is it time for a change? If youre ready to apply your skills in a new and deeply rewarding way, then this is your opportunity. xjdpvnf Apply now to speak with our team and take your first step toward becoming a Step Forward Foster Carer in Plymouth.