Foster Carer - Social Care Coordinator Sanctuary Personal

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 | Community Support | Child Welfare

Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s Life

Step Forward Foster Carer – Plymouth & Surrounding Areas

Step Forward programme offers urgent need for foster carers in Plymouth.

Provides safety, consistency, and emotional support for young people transitioning out of residential care.

Full-circle role blending professional care with personal commitment, right in your own home.

From £840 per 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 per 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.

• 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).

If you’re ready to apply your coordination and care experience in a new and deeply rewarding way, then this is your opportunity.