Foster Carer - Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

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 | Mental Health | Psychological Support

Ready for a Change? Use your skills to transform a child’s life. If you have experience as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner or within related therapeutic roles, your expertise can create lasting change for young people transitioning out of residential care. Step Forward is a specialist foster partnership offering professional care from the comfort of your own home.

• Provide full‑time care and a dedicated bedroom for a child in your care.
• Deliver emotional and behavioural support to help the child heal, grow and thrive.
• Work as part of a fully‑supported team, including social work and out‑of‑hours support.
• Participate in bespoke training in trauma‑informed and therapeutic care.
• Adhere to the Mockingbird Fostering Model and The Fostering Network.

• 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 (although case‑by‑case assessments will be made)

Is it time for a change? If you’re ready to apply your skills in a new and deeply rewarding way, 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.