Foster Carer – Psychotherapist CV-Library Foster Carer - Psychotherapist

Scienceabode; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fostering service in Plymouth is seeking Step Forward Foster Carers to provide essential support to children in need. This full-time role involves offering stability and emotional care from your own home. Compensation starts at £840 per week when a child is placed, with additional allowances and training provided. Ideal candidates will demonstrate resilience and a dedication to helping children thrive.

Benefits

Extra allowances for celebrations

100% Council Tax exemption

Up to 28-nights paid respite per year

Bespoke training in trauma-informed care

24/7 out-of-hours support

Qualifications

• Able to provide full-time care and a dedicated bedroom.
• Based in Plymouth or surrounding areas.
• Willing to become self-employed.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety and emotional support for children transitioning from residential care.
• Offer stability, love, and security to help children rebuild their lives.

Skills

Support for children with emotional or behavioural needs

Emotional resilience

Reflective skills

Job description

Overview

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 | Mental Health | Therapeutic Care

Is it time to use your skills differently?
Whether you’ve worked as a psychotherapist, providing therapeutic support to children and young people to help them process trauma and develop resilience, your experience could change a child’s life in ways you never imagined.

Right now, there’s an urgent need for foster carers in Plymouth, especially for young people transitioning out of residential care. Through our Step Forward programme, you can provide the safety, consistency, and emotional support these children need to heal, grow and thrive.

This role is about more than providing a roof over a child’s head, it’s about offering them the stability, love, and security they need to rebuild their lives. It’s a full-circle role that blends professional care with personal commitment, right in your own home.

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

Could this be you?

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?

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

£840/week

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