Foster Carer - Youth Worker Sanctuary Personal

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 Work | Education

Provide safety, consistency, and emotional support to children transitioning out of residential care.

• 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

• 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.

Apply now to speak with our team and take your first step toward becoming a Step Forward Foster Carer in Plymouth.