Foster Parent

Job description

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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 & holidays

Use Your Professional Skills to Transform a Child’s Life

Plymouth 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 Receive

From £840 per week when a child is placed and additionally:

• Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and celebrations
• 100% Council Tax exemption
• Up to 28-nights of paid respite per year
• Trauma-informed and therapeutic training
• 24/7 support from a dedicated fostering team
• Access to the Mockingbird Fostering Model and The Fostering Network

This is a full-time role in your own home. A spare bedroom dedicated to fostering is essential.

Ready to Learn More?

If you’re 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 & holidays

Use Your Professional Skills in a New and Highly Rewarding Way

Plymouth 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 child’s life.

About the Role

As 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.

We’re Looking for People Who Can:

• Stay calm under pressure
• Offer stability, patience, and a nurturing home environment
• Use their professional experience to support a young person’s progress
• Provide full-time care from home

What You Will Receive:

• From £840 per week when a child is placed
• Extra allowances for birthdays, holidays, and celebrations
• 100% Council Tax exemption
• Up to 28 nights of paid respite per year
• Trauma-informed and therapeutic training
• 24/7 support from a dedicated fostering team
• Peer support through the Mockingbird Constellation model

Ready to Learn More?

If you’re 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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Plymouth

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

22-12-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English