Foster Carer - Psychotherapist Sanctuary Personal
Job in
Plymouth, Devon, PL2, England, UK
Listed on 2026-08-01
Listing for:
Sanctuary Personnel Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-01
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Child Development/Support, Family Advocacy & Support Services, Home Care -
Child Care/Nanny
Child Development/Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Salary From £840 per week when a child is placed
Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s LifeStep 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 | Therapeutic Care
To foster in the UK, you must meet all of the following requirements:- Be 21 years of age or over
- Have a spare, dedicated bedroom in your home
- Have experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable adults (professionally or personally)
- Be a British citizen or hold Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK
We are unable to accept applications from individuals who hold:
- EU Settled or Pre-Settled Status
- Skilled Worker visas
- Any other temporary or time-limited visa
Fostering requires permanent residency status in the UK.
If you do not meet all of the above criteria, please do not apply, as your application will not be progressed
What You’ll 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 Plymouth’s children stay close to home
We’re 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 we’ll assess on a case‑by‑case basis)
Is it time for a change?
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